epa00864098 A file photo dated 12 April 2006 showing mafia boss Bernardo Provenzano while leaving Palermo to be moved to the jail of Terni. A group of people who helped Cosa Nostra superboss Bernardo Provenzano remain a fugitive for over 40 years have received on Thursday 16 November 2006 a combined total of 300 years in prison. The lion's share of the 57 on trial were accused of helping the Provenzano over the last decade or so, after he become the undisputed head of Cosa Nostra following the arrest 13 years ago of Salvatore (Toto') Riina. Among those convicted was Nicola Mandela', who organised Provenzano's prostate operation in a private clinic in Marseille, France. He received a 13-year sentence. The stiffest sentences, 18 years, were handed down against Benedetto Spera, capo of the Belmonte Mafia gang, and Onofrio Morreale, while Giuseppe Di Fiore received 14 years and Giuseppe Pinello 12 years eight months. EPA/FRANCO LANNINO-MICHELE NACCARI
