The Supreme Court seemed unmoved by an alleged Genovese crime family associate’s argument that his conviction for attempted murder does not count as a crime of violence because no physical force was used.
The justices heard during oral argument on Nov. 12 in the case of Salvatore “Fat Sal” Delligatti, who is challenging a conviction that added five years to his prison sentence.
Two years ago, the court made it more difficult for prosecutors to pursue enhanced prison sentences for a “crime of violence.” In June 2022, the Supreme Court voted 7–2 to curb a federal law that mandates significantly enhanced penalties for crimes involving a firearm….