Trial Opens for Gangster Accused of ‘Goodfellas’ Heist

An aging gangster is being tried on charges he was in on a legendary mob heist recounted in the hit film "Goodfellas.'' In opening statements Monday, a prosecutor told federal jurors in New York City that the $6 million Lufthansa holdup in 1978 was "the score of all scores'' for Vincent Asaro and other mobsters.  Asaro's lawyer countered by accusing the government of building its case on the testimony of shady turncoat gangsters. Prosecutors say...

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