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Mafia widow wants money from makers of the Sopranos and a TV movie
A real-life Mafia widow says she's the real "Carmela Soprano" and wants to be paid for it.
Lynda Milito is seeking compensation from HBO as well as the screenwriter of a 1998 made-for-TV movie.
Her husband, Gambino family associate Louis Milito, disappeared in 1998. She says others are unfairly cashing in on details of her life.
HBO says "The Sopranos" is an original work. Producers of the TV movie couldn't be reached for comment.
Milito says she's prepared to file suit if need be.
Source: AP
Lynda Milito is seeking compensation from HBO as well as the screenwriter of a 1998 made-for-TV movie.
Her husband, Gambino family associate Louis Milito, disappeared in 1998. She says others are unfairly cashing in on details of her life.
HBO says "The Sopranos" is an original work. Producers of the TV movie couldn't be reached for comment.
Milito says she's prepared to file suit if need be.
Source: AP