Frank Sinatra Denies Mafia Connection

ORIGINAL CAPTION: Frank Sinatra listens as character witnesses such as Los Angeles County Sheriff Peter Pitchess tell Nevada gaming officials Febuary 11, 1981 that they know of no connection the singer has with Mafia leaders. Pitchess said that if the singer is a member of the Mafia, "I am the Godfather." (UPI PHOTO/Rich Lipiski/FILES)