Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 28, 2023 Malden man gets 10 years in prison for trying to hire hit man to kill his wife Fake contract killer was an undercover FBI agent; local man was upset about restraining order A Malden man who tried to hire a hit man to kill his wife after she sought a restraining order has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. The sentence for Massimo Marenghi, 57, which was handed down on Monday in federal court in Boston, was Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $43.95 STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM SPECIAL SALE! TRAVEL HUMIDORS & BUNDLES! --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 N ot every kid in town who falls in love with music will be successful or even advance to the level of being able to pursue it as a passion. One Saugus High School grad had that great fortune. John Antonopoulos, a 1970 SHS Graduate, who is more commonly referred to around the world as Johnny A., did and continues to do so, 50 years later! Over the course of his career, Johnny has performed as both a solo artist and a member of other bands. Some notable bands he has been a member of were the Peter Wolf Band (J. Geils frontman) and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band The Yardbirds. The name “Johnny A.” might not be mainstream, but there’s no doubt it’s synonymous with guitar. Bitten at an early age by the desire to perform like his idols (Clapton, Beck and Page), he never relented. A devotee of the 1960s British Invasion, it gave him a goal. By the 1970s, he was performing throughout the New England area, drawing attention from established musicians, like Derek & The Dominos’ keyboardist Bobby Whitlock and Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Doug Clifford. All this is to say that Johnny A. has the chops, and that’s not to mention his prolific solo career. Spanning three full-length albums, Johnny A. has earned a Grammy Award nomination, the honor of Boston Music Awards, “Blues Artist of the Year 2010,” and a spot in the revered Boston Music Hall of Fame. With all this said, it will be like old-home week, as Johny A. takes the stage with special guest Myke Scavone, of The Yardbirds, joining. This event is a benefit concert; 100% of profits from this series will go to Veterans organizations in the area dealing with Vets impacted by PTSD, addiction and homelessness-related issues. the maximum possible under sentencing guidelines, federal prosecutors said. Marenghi’s conduct was “despicable,” acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy said in a statement. “Domestic violence is a truly haunting reality that is far too pervasive in our society. At its core, that is what the prosecution of Mr. Marenghi was all about,” he said. “He was looking to engage in the most extreme form of domestic violence by plotting the murder of his wife.” Authorities began investigating in January 2021 when a witness went to law enforcement and reported that Marenghi had complained about the restraining order and asked for assistance in killing his wife, prosecutors said. Federal investigators directed that person to introduce Marenghi to an undercover agent posing as a contract Massimo Marenghi, 57, a Malden resident, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiring to hire a hit man to kill his wife. An FBI undercover agent was acting as a hit man in a sting. (Courtesy/U.S. District Court) killer. The Malden man met with the agent in Portsmouth, N.H., discussed a price of $10,000, provided the agent with a photo of his wife's home and explained how to evade surveillance cameras. At another meeting, he provided the agent with a $1,500 deposit, a photograph of his wife, a description of her car and details about her work schedule. Marenghi pleaded guilty in March to a murder-for-hire charge in federal court. —Material from NBCBoston.com was used in this report. Local performer returns home as part of Veterans Benefit Concert Series Our 50th Anniversary Chris 2023
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