Stephen Saccoccia's tale of gold, greed and drugs

Nathan Carman boat case heads to trial DAILY NEWSLETTER [Providence Journal]( 11 Aug, 2019 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS]( Today's Top Stories: [Drugs, deception and lots of gold: How a Cranston math whiz earned himself 660 years in prison]( As Stephen Saccoccia makes a bid for freedom, his story remains the stuff of legend in Rhode Island. Will one of the nation's most notorious drug cartel money-launderers ever get out of prison? And does he still have cash hidden away in R.I.? [Nathan Carman boat case heads to trial Tuesday]( It's a legal battle over an $85,000 insurance claim for a sunken boat, but the fiercely litigated case is about so much more. [Funeral for Nicholas Cardi Jr.: ‘We’ll always have Nick’s thoughts and memories with us to go forward’]( NORTH KINGSTOWN - After mourners laid Nicholas Cardi Jr., of Cardi's Furniture, to rest on Saturday, his surviving brothers, Ron and Pete, said they would carry on their family's tradition. "We're a team of two," said Pete Cardi, speaking for himself and Ron after their brother's funeral Saturday morning. [Mark Patinkin: New U.S. citizens in R.I. achieve ‘the biggest dream’]( The long, emotional journey to citizenship ended in a joyful celebration last week at Rhode Island's U.S. Immigration headquarters in Johnston, as more than 50 new Americans shared their stories and their aspirations. [Providence officer released from hospital; suspect faces intent-to-murder charges]( PROVIDENCE - Matthew McGloin, the Providence police officer and member of the department's violent crime task force who was shot Friday afternoon, was released from the hospital Friday night and is recovering at home. Meanwhile, 19-year-old suspect Tyrone Robinson is charged with assault with intent to murder and other firearms charges. [Editorial: Thwarting China’s aggression]( Westerners have told ourselves that China would inevitably liberalize as it grew richer and more powerful. Instead, it remains ferociously repressive and an economic predator. The United States is finally trying to do something about it. Local Sports: [Barrington beats New Hampshire; heads to Little League World Series]( Barrington defeated New Hampshire on Saturday in the New England Regional championship, earning a berth in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. "I never dreamed that we would make it this far," said Chase Watts, who ignited a four-run rally in the fourth inning with a leadoff infield single. "It feels like a dream. I keep pinching myself." [Angels 12, Red Sox 4: Rick Porcello allows two home runs, Boston blown out by Los Angeles]( BOSTON - Rick Porcello was on the wrong end of some thunder yet again on Saturday afternoon, this time courtesy of the Angels, who snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 12-4 victory over the Red Sox. And finally... [Providence’s first family]( Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Stephanie Gonzalez tie the knot on Saturday, with son Omar joining in the festivities. You are receiving this communication as a member of the Providence Journal. Providence Journal values your online privacy. For more information, view our [privacy policy]( now. Please do not reply to this message. [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( Providence Journal 75 Fountain St Providence, RI 2902 © 2019 Providence Journal. All rights reserved.