Michael Michael (born 12 November 1957)[1] is the ex-boss of a criminal empire called the Organisation which was involved in drug smuggling, prostitution and money laundering. Following his arrest, Michael turned supergrass/police informer, with his evidence leading to 34 people being jailed for a combined 170 years, and the dismantling of 26 different drug syndicates.[2]
Among people he informed on were his wife Lynn, given a 24-month prison sentence suspended for two years for her role as a cash courier; and Janice Marlborough, his business lieutenant who ran his string of brothels. Michael's evidence led to drugs worth £49m being recovered from a distribution network that is thought to have smuggled more than 110 kg (250lb) of cocaine and 19 tonnes of cannabis into Britain.[2][3]
Information about Michael's work as an informer remained secret until December 2001, when a judge at Woolwich Crown Court sentenced him to six years in jail. Reporting restrictions that had been in place for three years were lifted.[2][3] Michael had admitted one count of conspiracy to import cocaine, a similar charge involving cannabis, and three conspiracies to launder the proceeds. He has also pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm.[2] Michael, who lived in Radlett, Hertfordshire, is thought to have been given a new identity under the terms of the witness protection programme.[2]
Born into a Greek-Cypriot family in Birmingham in the English Midlands, Michael's birth name was Constantine Michael Michael, but he decided to drop the use of the forename Constantine in adulthood.
^"findmypast.co.uk". search.findmypast.co.uk.
^ abcdeHopkins, Nick (19 December 2001). "Gangster supergrass jailed". The Guardian. London.
^ abCorrespondent, By John Steele, Crime. "'Supergrass' is jailed over £132m drugs ring".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Known as the "King of Pop", he...
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman and former professional basketball player....
MichaelMichael (born 12 November 1957) is the ex-boss of a criminal empire called the Organisation which was involved in drug smuggling, prostitution...
George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; 25 June 1963 – 25 December 2016) was an English singer-songwriter, record producer and philanthropist...
Look up Michael or Michaël in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Michael may refer to: Michael (given name), a given name Michael (surname), including a...
Michael Akpovie Olise (born 12 December 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Crystal Palace. Born in England...
Michael Anthony Richards (born July 24, 1949) is an American actor and former stand-up comedian. He achieved global recognition for starring as Cosmo...
Michael Ryan Flatley (born July 16, 1958) is an American dancer. He became known for creating and performing in Irish dance shows Riverdance, Lord of...
Michael Kojo Blackson (né Kojo Bediako, born November 28, 1972) is a Ghanaian-Liberian actor, and comedian based in the United States. His stage surname...
Michael N. Grossman is an American film and television director. He has directed a number of episodes from dozens of different television series, including...
Michael Landon (born Eugene Maurice Orowitz; October 31, 1936 – July 1, 1991) was an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his roles as Little...
Michael Kirk Douglas (born September 25, 1944) is an American actor and film producer. He has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards...
Michael Higgs (born 14 February 1962) is an English actor best known for prominent roles in two long-running television series: Eddie Santini in ITV1's...
Paul Michael (August 15, 1926 – July 8, 2011) was an American actor. He was a regular guest star on American television appearing in Kojak, Hill Street...
Michael Angelo Bellisario (born April 7, 1980) is an American actor and the son of scriptwriter and producer Donald P. Bellisario. Bellisario has mostly...
Michael Weatherly Jr. (born July 8, 1968) is an American actor, producer, director, and musician, known for playing the roles of special agent Anthony...
Michael Franzese (/frænˈziːs/) (né Grillo; born May 27, 1951) is an American former mobster who was a caporegime in the Colombo crime family, and son...
Michael Paul Sorrentino (born July 4, 1982), also known as The Situation, is an American television personality. He appeared on all six seasons of the...
Michael Stuhlbarg (/ˈstuːlˌbɑːrɡ/ STOOL-barg; born July 5, 1968) is an American actor. He is known as a character actor having portrayed a variety of...
Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22, 1965), better known by his ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American retired professional wrestler. He is signed...
Michael Rubens Bloomberg (born February 14, 1942) is an American businessman, politician, philanthropist, and author. He is the majority owner and co-founder...
Michael Tucci (born April 15, 1946) is an American actor and retired high school teacher. He played Pete Schumaker in It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986-1990)...
Michael Biehn (/ˈbiːn/ BEEN; born July 31, 1956) is an American actor, primarily known for his roles in science fiction films directed by James Cameron;...
Michael Fielding (born 23 January 1982) is a British comedian and actor, known for his role as Naboo in the British surreal comedy The Mighty Boosh. He...
Michael Rispoli (born November 27, 1960) is an American character actor. He was a contender for the role of Tony Soprano in the HBO television series...
Michael Cohen or Mike Cohen may refer to: Michael D. Cohen (actor) (born 1975), Canadian actor Michael Cohen (American musician) (1951–1997), 1970s singer-songwriter...
Global Information