 The investigation and subsequent indictments also targeted former garbage czar James Failla and his successor Joseph Francolino.Malangone chose to go to trial and on October 21, 1997, he was convicted and eventually sentenced to 15 years in prison.He spent his time quietly as a timid elder inmate with minor health issues his reputation as a mobster from books and spending time eating and playing cards according to a new Mafia Tell All Book about (Mobsters in Prison) and known as the best (knock gin) card player.