Jury Convicts "Big Tony" In 2001 Businessman Murder

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FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – A jury has convicted mobster Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello of first-degree murder in the 2001 murder of a prominent businessman during a power struggle over a fleet of gambling ships.

Moscatiello, 77, was found guilty of murder conspiracy in the fatal shooting of Konstantinos "Gus" Boulis, founder of Miami Subs restaurants and SunCruz Casinos. Boulis was killed by a mob hit man.

Moscatiello now faces a possible death sentence.

The jury deliberated for over 15 hours, over three days, before finding him guilty of ordering the execution style killing of Boulis.

The verdict brought tears to some in the courtroom--which later turned to anger.

Moscatiello's wife Marion, outside the courtroom, yelled, said she wanted the camera out of her face. Moments later, she passed out in the hallway and had to be carried away to the hospital by paramedics.

"It is gratifying, the family received closure. Justice is done," said Brian Cavanaugh, the prosecutor.

Moscatiello's first trial in 2013 ended in mistrial when his attorney became ill. His co-defendant, Anthony "Little Tony" Ferrari, was convicted of murder and is serving a life prison term.

Moscatiello did not testify in his own defense, but his lawyers insisted Ferrari and others were to blame.

Prosecutors say Moscatiello ordered a hitman to kill Boulis who was trying to regain control of his SunCruz gambling business. One of the new owners Adam Kidan was feuding with Boulis and hired Moscatiello who has alleged mob ties to protect him.

Boulis and Kidan, at the time of his death, were locked in a bitter struggle over control of SunCruz.

Moscatiello claims it was Kidan who wanted Boulis dead.

Moscatiello could be looking at the death penalty. The jury will come back in September to decide on a sentence.