Jon Roberts
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1948 –
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Who is Jon Roberts?
Jon Pernell Roberts, born John Riccobono, was a noted drug trafficker and government informant who, after leaving New York City where he associated with the Gambino crime family, operated in the Miami area and was an associate of Colombia's Medellín Cartel during the growth phase in cocaine trafficking, 1975–1985. After his arrest, he was able to avoid a lengthy prison sentence by becoming a cooperating witness and proactive informant for the federal government. He is the coauthor with Evan Wright of American Desperado.
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- Born
- Jun 21, 1948
New York City - Also known as
- Jon Pernell Roberts
- John Riccobono
- Parents
- Lived in
- New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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