I was about to start reading the story about a criminal who received a little bit of help from the judge to look a little bit better for his court day, but I'm not just fixated on the nickname "Vinny Gorgeous". One of the best nicknames I've ever heard. What do you think about "Philly Gorgeous"? Alright, never mind I asked.
By Reuters
An accused gangster nicknamed "Vinny Gorgeous" became even more dapper on Tuesday when the judge in his murder trial lent him a tie after jailers had refused him one.
Vincent Basciano is charged with murder and racketeering, crimes he allegedly committed on behalf of the Bonanno crime family in 2004, according to court documents.
Basciano, known for his sartorial style, appeared in Brooklyn Federal Court for jury selection without a tie. His discomfort was quickly noted by Judge Nicholas Garaufis, who lent him his own tie, said defense attorney George Goltzer.
The judge had previously allowed Basciano's family to supply him with a suit, socks and shoes for the trial, but a jail employee apparently read the order too literally and refused to permit a tie, Goltzer said.
"It's much ado about nothing now," Goltzer said. "The jail perhaps didn't accept ties but it's been resolved now. It was a simple misunderstanding with the parties that were involved."
He said the judge even suggested Basciano hold onto the tie until the end of the trial.