Extortion in Misilmeri, Sentences Rain Down

The Court of Appeal of Palermo has issued the sentence in the trial against the Sciarabba clan, accused of extortion against local entrepreneurs. Cosimo Sciarabba, son of the boss Salvatore, was sentenced to 13 years and 4 months in prison. Alessandro Ravesi, his close collaborator, received a more severe sentence of 17 years. Salvatore Baiamonte was sentenced to 10 years and 4 months. A fourth defendant, Benedetto Badalamenti, died during the t…