During the next several months, Baucum, acting undercover, befriended Culosi and. Texas Lawyer is breaking legal news and analysis for the Texas market with an emphasis on the intersection between the law and energySWAT teams are raiding poker games and trying to stop underage drinking? Overwhelming paramilitary force is on the rise. It is surprising and disappointing that none of the lawyers named to the commission stands out as a spokesperson for the vigilant protection of civil. Salvatore J. suburb of Fairfax, Virginia. " After five years of battling stubborn public officials, an obfuscatory police bureaucracy, and a legal system designed to make it as difficult as possible to hold the government accountable, Sal and Anita Culosi should finally allow themselves to. when he was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. TIL of Sal Culosi; a wealthy gambler who was swayed by an undercover police officer into betting more than $2,000 on a sports game. Last week The Washington Post reported that Sal Culosi's parents have reached a $2 million. , an optometrist who was under investigation for gambling. Joined Jul 29, 2007 Messages 3,905 LocationThough not on the original list presented by Bulova, a recent addition to the commission membership is Salvatore Culosi whose son Dr. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. Culosi Sr. Culosi was suspected of wagering on college football games with friends. "To Sal, betting a few bills on the Redskins was a stress reliever, done among friends," a friend of Culosi's told me shortly after his death. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse by a SWAT team member. A resident of Fairfax, Virginia, 37-year-old optometrist Salvatore “Sal” Culosi sometimes bet $50 to $100 that the Washington Redskins or a local college team would win a particular game. Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. This section of the site is not a place for sadness and anger. Unfortunately, Mr. Police use of deadly force is a big issue right now in Fairfax County. Culosi was suspected of. suburb of Fairfax, Virginia. . Main navigation. Learn More. Culosi was shot and killed instantly with a bullet through his heart by a Fairfax County SWAT team police officer while serving a routine document search warrant. , optometrist Sal Culosi was accidentally shot and killed when a SWAT team apprehended him. ”One week before Prince George's settled with Calvo, another high-profile case came to a close: Fairfax County agreed to pay Anita and Salvatore Culosi Sr. when he was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. . This is a truly screwed up > society but I guess it could be worse. , was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse by a SWAT team member executing a search warrant. Salvatore Culosi who was shot by a Fairfax County Police officer, addressed Don Geer at the April 21 meeting of the Virginia Citizens. Johnson replied: Provided by Chair of Committee . Det. Sal Culosi was shot and killed by a Fairfax County cop three years ago last Saturday. Shlesinger said the security guard should have known Mr. The sad case of Salvatore Culosi provides a recent, vivid illustration of the folly of vice laws. Culosi, was an optometrist who was killed in 2006 by a FCPD SWATSal Culosi is dead because he bet on a football game — but it wasn’t a bookie or a loan shark who killed him. An officer's gun discharged, killing the suspect. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. , whose son Salvatore Culosi Jr. He had no police record. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. Becerra: suggestions about panelAnita & Sal Culosi April 7, 2015 Patty, I am so sorry about your Grandmother, but her faith was like yours, and I'm certain she is on her way to the arms of Jesus. Though not on the original list presented by Bulova, a recent addition to the commission membership is Salvatore Culosi. Sal Culosi is dead because he bet on a football game — but it wasn’t a bookie or a loan shark who killed him. The shooting was ruled an accident and the officer. His local government killed him, ostensibly to protect him from his gambling habit. . was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. "Sal Culosi's last words were to Baucum, the cop he thought was a friend: 'Dude, what are you doing'?" Balko writes. Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. Sal Culosi is dead because he bet on a football game — but it wasn’t a bookie or a loan shark who killed him. 4 posts published by Leisureguy on January 23, 2011Greg Paspatis of Alexandria (standing, right) speaks at the March 9 meeting of the Virginia Citizens Coalition for Police Accountability. Culosi’s son, Dr Salvatore “Sal” Culosi, Jr. They include 40 cases in which a completely innocent person was killed. While betting on football may be a crime, how can government officials justify the use of FBI agents armed with automatic weapons to bring the optometrist to justice? Culosi was. Police knew Culosi was unarmed and did not consider him dangerous. Sal Culosi, Annandale. Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. gov. Seated, from left, are Anita and Salvatore Culosi, parents of Dr Salvatore “Sal” Culosi, Jr, who was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. A Virginia SWAT team killed 38-year-old optometrist Sal Culosi in a botched raid in 2008. Frank Culosi; brother of Constance M. ”The New Jersey Law Journal delivers aggressive and predictive reporting of breaking news and trends with a special emphasis on the pharmaceutical industry including. Search titles only By: Search Advanced Search…While the interests that appear in Eugene Volokh’s post vary widely, sexual themes are rarely among them. The police are escalating their violence against citizens—because they can act with impunity, they are testing the envelope. Police knew Culosi was unarmed and did not consider him dangerous. Deval Bullock. 3d 195 — Brought to you by Free Law Project, a non-profit dedicated to creating high quality open legal information. During his tenure, Sal Culosi and David Masters were shot and killed by police. > maybe Dr Sal Culosi who they murdered in cold > blood), they're scared of the real criminals so > they let them get away. Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. Among those are Salvatore Culosi Sr. According to a Jan. , police Detective Deval Bullock, who shot and killed the 38-year-old optometrist during a January 2006 SWAT raid on his home. 24 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. 26 front-page story in The Post, Culosi had emerged from his home to meet an undercover officer when a police tactical unit swarmed around him. -Officers rarely get indicted -Need an independent panel -Too many people at table with perception that no panel is needed. Culosi noted that the management office was closed on Sunday. It was termed an accidental shooting but as every Marine knows there is no such thing as an accidental shooting - shots are fired either deliberately or negligently . I'll have to hunt up the rest; I didn't even know about them. Police knew Culosi was unarmed and did not consider him dangerous. when he was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. Link to original article. FAQ. was shot and killed by a Fairfax police officer in 2006. Culosi, deceased; ANITA L. Version 1. The police union is now howling over mild discipline. was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. The reason for the raid: Culosi was suspected of wagering on. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. All of my search term words; Any of my search term words; Find results in. your passwordSALVATORE J. Advanced SearchWhen a member of the county's SWAT team shot and killed 38-year-old optometrist Sal Culosi, Jr. Culosi Sr. $2 million in reparation for the death of their son, 37-year-old Fair Oaks optometrist Salvatore Culosi, who was shot during a SWAT raid in 2006. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. According to The Washington Post, the county has agreed to pay the family of Salvatore J. Several months earlier at a local bar, Fairfax County, Virginia, detective David Baucum overheard the thirty-eight-year-old optometrist and some. Culosi, personally and as personal representative and administrator of the. In the case of Mr. The SWAT team came to Culosi’s house because another Fairfax County. The incident strongly resembles to the killing of Sal Culosi by Fairfax police in 2006. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. Culosi Sr. Culosi, 37, was an accident and that the SWAT officer who fired had done so unintentionally. Rohrer that use of force policy changes had been made. This is a truly screwed up > society but I guess it could be worse. Salvatore J. . Though not on the original list presented by Bulova, a recent addition to the commission membership is Salvatore Culosi. SALVATORE J. 09-1042 (4th Cir. . Well let it be known that if you host poker games in your house, the police will find out, they will raid your house with a SWAT team, Shaq will be with them while Steven S. Deval Bullock, No. The investigation began when an undercover detective overheard Mr. 's tragic death probably was the result of a finger being on the trigger when it should not have been. Salvatore Culosi Jr in January 2006, who was unarmed and suspected of gambling on sporting events, and without provocation, was shot by a police officer whose gun discharged striking Culosi in the chest killing him. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. Police knew Culosi was unarmed and did not consider him dangerous. Reed during a 3:00 AM raid on a private club. Salvatore Culosi was born on 08/24/1942 and is 80 years old. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse by a SWAT team member executing a search warrant. Dr. when he was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. "Sal Culosi is dead because he bet on a football game — but it wasn’t a bookie or a loan shark who killed him. Culosi was gunned down by a Fairfax County, Va. The moves by the FBI in the death of Salvatore J. ROHRER, Colonel, in his official capacity as Chief. “My son would still be alive today,” Culosi said, “but for 2006 Fairfax County policies to routinely use SWAT and aggressive procedures against. told other members of the commission that he was told by then-Fairfax County Police Chief and current deputy county executive David M. "To Sal, betting a few bills on the Redskins was a stress reliever, done among friends," a friend of Culosi's told me shortly after his death. The shooting was ruled an accident and the officer. Anita and Sal Culosi lost their son Dr. Sal Culosi Mary Kimm Chip Moncure Phil Niedzielski-Eichner Joseph Smith Adrian Steel Jodi Shlesinger Mike Shumaker Bernard Thompson Not present: Hassan Aden Joe Cammarata Brad Carruthers Ralph Cooper Randy Sayles Others present: Clayton Medford Anita Culosi Katie Boyle Alex Horton Mike Curtis Michelle Bash Gordon Dean Tim. 24 do not mean the agency has decided to launch a full investigation into the case. "None of us single, successful professionals ever thought that betting fifty bucks or so on the Virginia-Virginia Tech football game was a crime worthy of investigation. Culosi was not armed and no one can understand why a SWAT team was there to serve the warrant. Culosi said he either missed it or it wasn’t answered. They had been sent to investigate illegal gambling after a detective overheard Culosi mention betting on a football games to his friend in a bar. Salvatore J. was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse by a SWAT team member executing a search warrant. was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. Several months earlier at a local bar, Fairfax County, Virginia, detective David Baucum overheard the thirty-eight-year-old optometrist and some. Police knew Culosi was unarmed and did not consider him dangerous. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. Culosi, who had no prior criminal record or any history of violence. One good thing that has come from the incidents in Ferguson, Missouri is more people are now aware of the problems related to over militarization of local police departments. The shooting was ruled an accident and the officer. One cop tells my wife that if she keeps crying he'll arrest her and the other cop, La Forge or something, says to me "You call the police this what you get" I said that was wrong and he said "Go ahead, say more fuck'n thing prick" and I thought "Well if you insist". (WUSA9) -- Just seven years before an unarmed John Geer was shot and killed by a Fairfax County police officer, Salvatore Culosi, a 37 year old optometrist met the same fate. Barnes, reportedly angry immediately after the shooting, asked, “Who the fuck shot?” Torres admitted he shot Geer, and according to the report, began grumbling about how he was sorry, how his wrist was hurting, and how he had just had a large fight at. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. . . , Charlie, Karen: Knowing Vinny as my brother's best friend makes it real tough. Culosi’s son, Dr Salvatore “Sal” Culosi, Jr. The raid on Sal Culosi was merely another red flag indicating yet more SWAT team mission creep in America. Lieberman, Dimurogmsberg, PC, Alexandria, Virginia, for Salvatore J. In a particularly tragic story recounted in Mr. Salvatore J. , was accidentally shot to death by a Fairfax County SWAT team officer on Jan. Culosi Jr. In March 2006, two months after its ridiculous gambling investigation resulted in the death of an unarmed man, the Fairfax County Police. Culosi’s son, Dr Salvatore “Sal” Culosi, Jr. Does this mod fill up a . Salvatore J. Salvatore Culosi who was shot by a Fairfax County Police officer, addressed Don Geer at the April 21 meeting of the Virginia Citizens Coalition for Police Accountability. DiMuro, said Rohrer’s report “confirms that Dr. The meaning of SACCULUS is saccule. TOP STORIES. 14. Across the river in Virginia, there was the 2006 killing of Sal Culosi, a Fairfax optometrist gunned down in his own driveway by the local police department, which had sent a SWAT team to serve a. "To Sal, betting a few bills on the Redskins was a stress reliever, done among friends," a friend of Culosi's told me shortly after his death. Five years earlier, Detective Bullock had fatally shot their son, 38-year-old optometrist Sal Culosi, during a SWAT raid on his home. And anybody familiar with the police in Northern Virginia should be afraid. Michael S. Rohrer that use of force policy changes had been made. Culosi, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. We've previously told you about the time optometrist Sal Culosi from Fairfax, Virginia,. 95 million settlement, announced Tuesday, April 21. An examination of the pistol determined it was working properly, Horan said. Without a doubt Deval V. Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. Culosi said he reviewed the DOJ Cleveland Report and proceeded to read an excerpt related to investigator bias. They declined to speak yesterday, but their attorney, Bernard J. "To Sal, betting a few bills on the Redskins was a stress reliever, done among friends," a friend of Culosi's told me shortly after his death. Top police department commanders are reviewing the investigation's findings and will make a decision about the fate of Deval Bullock, the officer who accidentally killed Salvatore Culosi, 37. FAQ. SWAT teams raiding poker games and trying to stop underage drinking? Overwhelming paramilitary force is on the rise By Radley Balko (Credit: Public Affairs Books/Jenna Pope) Excerpted from “Rise of the Warrior Cop: The Militarization of America’s Police Forces”. and Anita L. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. still can't believe his son, a 37-year-old optometrist, was a suspected sports bookie. Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. Search titles only By: Search Advanced search…Culosi’s son Dr Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. In the past nine years, three unarmed residents have been shot and killed by Fairfax County Police. , Vienna, VA on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 27 - 29 from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9. ”Though not on the original list presented by Bulova, a recent addition to the commission membership is Salvatore Culosi. Culosi (as irony would have it, he was named after a police officer) was. The hearing bore hallmarks of one of the last high-profile police shootings in Fairfax, the death of unarmed optometrist Sal Culosi in 2006. He had been under investigation for illegal sports gambling for the previous three months, accepting at least $28,000 in bets from an undercover Fairfax County detective. Just over four years ago, Salvatore J. "Sal" Culosi Jr. It is a fitting picture, since Culosi, 37, is described by his sister as a warm and caring man who touched many lives. Anita and Sal Culosi lost their son Dr. “In 2006,” the author writes, “38-year-old optometrist Sal Culosi was shot and killed by a Fairfax County, VA, SWAT officer,” after an undercover detective overheard Culosi betting on college football games. Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. The shooting was ruled an accident and the officer. Destructive cops caught playing darts, perhaps eating marijuana edibles. We are told Sal Culosi’s father, Sal Culosi, Sr. Main navigation. Sal Culosi: -View is need an independent review from his experience. Police knew Culosi was unarmed and did not consider him dangerous. Eulogy. United States Court of Appeals,Fourth Circuit. Content titles and body; Content titles onlyIn a particularly tragic story recounted in Mr. Last week The Washington Post reported that Sal Culosi's parents have reached a $2 million settlement with Fairfax Cou. when he was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. In a particularly tragic story, Sal Culosi, a 37-year-old optometrist, forged a fatal friendship with David Baucum, a police detective in Fairfax County, Virginia. ” It’s not really “personally,” of course, since the government — you know, the “under color of state law” part — will pay every penny of the. Culosi’s son Dr. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse by a SWAT team member executing a search warrant. Bernard Thompson. Anita and Sal Culosi lost their son Dr. Deval Bullock. Several months earlier at a local bar, Fairfax County, Virginia, detective David Baucum overheard the thirty-eight-year-old optometrist and some friends. Sal Culosi is dead because he bet on a football game — but it wasn’t a bookie or a loan shark who killed him. when he was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. Culosi Sr. Mr. m. was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. "Sal Culosi is dead because he bet on a football game — but it wasn’t a bookie or a loan shark who killed him. Culosi was suspected of. your username. The raid on Sal Culosi was merely another red flag indicating yet more SWAT team mission creep in America. Culosi Members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, I am writing to lend my complete support to Mr. fairfax county has settled a wrongful death lawsuit of a man shot and killed during a 2006 police raid. The vast majority of these are to serve routine drug warrants, including. Culosi was not armed and no one can understand why a SWAT team was there to serve the warrant. The shooting was ruled an accident and the officer. Culosi Sr. com. Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. He had been under investigation for illegal sports gambling for the previous three months, accepting at least $28,000 in bets from an undercover Fairfax County detective. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. Culosi Sr. Police departments there are funded, in part, from the sale of. Bullock's error, justice is important. Salvatore Culosi Jr in January 2006, who was unarmed and suspected of gambling on sporting events, and without provocation, was shot by a police officer whose gun discharged striking Culosi in the chest killing him. Automobiles, Motorcycles and Libertarian Politics. Opinion for Culosi v. Marco Regular Member. CULOSI Frank, age 93, beloved husband of Marie Quartararo Culosi, of Franklin Lakes, NJ passed away peacefully on June 30, 2012. yeah, could have you running it. was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. “My son would still be alive to-day,” Culosi said, “but for 2006 Fairfax County policies to routinely use SWAT and aggressive proce-dures against citizens certified to be low risk. The shooting was ruled an accident and the officer. BC5 -> BC7 Compression + Mipmaps + Snow Chest Patch. Justice for Sal After five years, the family of a Virginia optometrist killed by a SWAT team finally gets some closure. was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. Sal Culosi; Subcommittee Member Reviews and Critiques. “None of us single, successful professionals ever thought that betting fifty bucks or so on the Virginia–Virginia Tech football game was a crime worthy of investigation. told other members of the commission that he was told by then-Fairfax County Police Chief and current deputy county executive David M. It is disappointing that no one representing the family of Sal Culosi is on the commission. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse by a SWAT team member. That decision will be made after agents consult. 2007 11:51 AM. Meaning of sacculi. He was easygoing and friendly, aAnita & Sal Culosi. . Police knew Culosi was unarmed and did not consider him dangerous. “Let’s not build a set of non-binding recommendations for the board of supervisors who can toss them in the trash with no consequences, said Sal Culosi, whose son Sal Culosi Jr. Culosi’s son, Dr Salvatore “Sal” Culosi, Jr. According to friends, Culosi was a wealthy, self-made man. That evening a SWAT team arrived at Culosi’s house to arrest him, but a trigger-happy. when he was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA; JAMES K No. The real story there goes like this: They went out to serve a. Culosi’s son Dr. P. Sal Culosi, Resident; Michael Kwon, Resident; Robert Cluck, National Alliance on Mental Illness; Phil Niedzielski-Eichner, Former Fairfax County School Board; Jim Diehl, FCPD Citizens Advisory Committee, Reston; Police. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. Salvatore “Sal” Culosi, Jr. Culosi’s son Dr Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. Culosi Jr. Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. The cop befriended Culosi and egged on the betting over a few months until Culosi finally crossed the $2,000 threshold in a day. . Home; RINF Reports. That same year, Virginia’s government spent $20 million promoting the state lottery. Sal Culosi is dead because he bet on a football game — but it wasn’t a bookie or a loan shark who killed him. On Jan. Culosi (as irony would have it, he was named after a police officer) was a 37‐ year old. told other members of the commission that he was told by then-Fairfax County Police Chief and current deputy county executive David M. , outside his Fair Oaks home Tuesday night. salvatore culosi's family hopes the settlement will encourage the county to change the way it uses swat teams. was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. told other members of the commission that he was told by then-Fairfax County Police Chief and current deputy county executive David M. Beloved son of Salvatore and Anita Culosi; grandson of Mr. In this. A public raid on its offices, or an indictment of its officers, can destroy a business’s reputation and viability. The cop befriended Culosi, and over the course of a couple of months led him to raise the stakes until one day Culosi crossed the magical border of $2,000. Police knew Culosi was unarmed and did not consider him dangerous. His body was sent to the hospital and the Fairfax. The sad case of Salvatore Culosi provides a recent, vivid illustration of the folly of vice laws. Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. > maybe Dr Sal Culosi who they murdered in cold > blood), they're scared of the real criminals so > they let them get away. Poisoned for Profit: We Are Not the Agrochemical Industry’s Guinea Pigs. was shot and killed by a Fairfax police officer in 2006. In 2006, officer Deval Bullock, a member of the. Culosi v. That July 2014 assignment went to the Washington, D. Beloved son of Salvatore and Anita Culosi; grandson of Mr. “The department sent a SWAT team after Mr. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. 24 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. Anita and Sal Culosi lost their son Dr. told other members of the commission that he was told by then-Fairfax County Police Chief and current deputy county executive David M. Police knew Culosi was unarmed and did not consider him dangerous. Rohrer that use of force policy changes had been made. So is the appearance of justice, if people are to maintain their confidence in the justice system. “Let’s not build a set of non-binding recommendations for the board of supervisors who can toss them in the trash with no consequences, said Sal Culosi, whose son Sal Culosi Jr. Culosi, Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. Salvatore J. Salvatore J. ROHRER, Colonel, in his official capacity as Chief. when he was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. Culosi, deceased; ANITA L. His local government killed him,> maybe Dr Sal Culosi who they murdered in cold > blood), they're scared of the real criminals so > they let them get away. In a particularly tragic story, Sal Culosi, a 37-year-old optometrist, forged a fatal friendship with David Baucum, a police detective in Fairfax County, Virginia. 24, a SWAT team in Fairfax shot and killed Salvatore J. Five years earlier, Detective Bullock had fatally shot their son, 38-year-old optometrist Sal Culosi, during a SWAT raid on his home. Anita Culosi's son, Salvatore J. 09-1104 ELLAM, individually and in his official capacity; DAVID M. . Anita and Sal Culosi lost their son Dr. Mr. Sal Culosi was shot and killed by a Fairfax County cop three years ago last Saturday. Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. His six children and seven grandchildren were the light of his. Here, the raid was due to a. Rohrer that use of force policy changes had beenMr. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse by a SWAT team member executing a search warrant. Culosi, personally and as personal. 26 front‐ page story in The Post, Culosi had emerged from his home to meet an undercover officer when a police tactical unit swarmed around. Accordingly, British leaders. "sal culosi would definitely have chosen 2-5 years in prison over losing his life" Unless he had a history I doubt he would have gotten more than a year. Culosi’s son Dr Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. A small sac. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. The Sal Culosi case is the epitome of abuse of power. CULOSI, personally and as personal representative and administrator of the estate of Dr. Low 29F. "Culosi’s son Dr Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr. He has not receivedAnita and Sal Culosi lost their son Dr. So is the appearance of justice, if people are to maintain their confidence in the justice system. The raid on Sal Culosi was merely another red flag indicating yet more SWAT team mission creep in America. yeah, could have you running it. The support to the Subcommittee is provided by County employees in addition to their otherThe guy's name was Sal Culosi, and in 2005 he was overheard in a bar by a Virginia cop betting with his friends on college football to the tune of like $50. In late 2005 (the year before the infamous Culosi incident), more than a dozen officers raided the basement of Rick Rahim, a part-time professional poker player who was running a friendly game with a $300 buy-in. Sal Culosi, a 38-year-old optometrist in Fairfax County, Virginia, was killed by a SWAT team during a raid on his home for betting $50 on a Virginia Tech football game. Definition of sacculi in the Definitions. Lieberman, Dimuroginsberg, PC, Alexandria, Virginia, for Salvatore J. TIL of Sal Culosi; a wealthy gambler who was swayed by an undercover police officer into betting more than $2,000 on a sports game. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse.