Vincent Artuso's attorneys asked the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday to reverse his conviction because prosecutors lacked enough evidence to convict him of fraud and racketeering charges involving a scam that cost ADT Security Services Inc. at least $11 million.

Federal prosecutors counter that video recordings, court testimony and audiotapes contained more than enough evidence to prove Artuso was involved in the scheme.

Prosecutors said Artuso was a "made member" of the Gambino family and directed a Palm Beach-based Mafia crew. They asserted he was present in 1985 when former Gambino boss Paul Castellano was slain, allegedly on rival John Gotti's orders.

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