Gene Borrello on Cooperating, Witness Protection, & Breaking Mafia Code

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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Chapters & Sections (150)

0:00 Cooperation in Criminal Justice chapter 3
0:00 The Importance of Cooperation and Its Consequences
1:01 State-Specific Agreements and Outcomes
2:02 Cooperation in New York vs. Other States
3:05 Criminal Sentencing and Cooperation chapter 4
3:05 Consequences of Non-Cooperation
3:36 Cooperation and Reduced Sentences
4:06 Motivations for Cooperation
5:06 Violence and Sentencing
6:08 Cooperation and Organized Crime chapter 4
6:08 Unfair Treatment of Cooperating Witnesses
6:39 Deals Being Ripped Up and Cooperation Agreements
7:09 Worst States for Cooperation Agreements
7:39 Florida's Treatment of Cooperating Witnesses
8:40 Florida Indictment and Trial chapter 2
8:40 Evidence Against Me and Nicole's Warning
9:10 Punishable by Life (PBL) and Trial Consequences
10:11 New York Sentence and Florida's Intentions chapter 1
10:11 Florida's Intentions and Captain's Visit
11:14 Prison Life and Nickname chapter 5
11:14 Introduction to Prison Life and Nickname
11:44 Confrontation with Agents
12:15 Fear of Gangland and Request for Help
12:45 Transfer to Somerset County Prison
13:18 Witness Protection Program
13:48 Prison System and Witness Protection chapter 4
13:48 Small Number of Participants in the Program
14:20 Difficulty Getting into the Program
14:51 Lie Detector Test and Witness Protection
15:22 Corrupt Practices in the Prison System
16:25 Witness Protection and Prison Life chapter 3
16:25 Defending oneself in prison and witness protection
16:56 Life in a special unit and questioning
17:27 Safe houses and witness protection procedures
18:58 Discussion of Media Attention and Mafia Cases chapter 4
18:58 Comparison of Media Coverage to Previous Mafia Cases
19:30 Collaboration with Prosecutors and Agents
20:02 Personal Experience as a Cooperating Witness
20:33 Discussion of Federal Sentencing Guidelines and Cooperation
21:34 Cooperation in Crime Investigations chapter 3
21:34 Variations of Cooperation in Different Crimes
22:05 Cooperation and Gang Members
23:09 Gang Member Cooperation and Lack of Accountability
24:11 Cooperation in the Feds and Rule 35 chapter 3
24:11 The Consequences of Snitching and the Feds' Cooperation Policy
25:14 A Personal Story of Rule 35 and Cooperation
25:45 The Dangers of Cooperating in the Feds
26:16 Lawyer's Intervention and SIS Visit chapter 4
26:16 Lawyer's Phone Call and SIS Warning
26:47 Writing Stories in Prison and Gang Dynamics
27:18 Meeting with Secret Service Agent
28:18 Mudo's Sentence and Gang Involvement
28:49 Prison Sentence and Gang Life chapter 3
28:49 Gang Member's Sentence and Appeal
29:19 Cousin's Prison Experience and Gang Life
30:21 Threats and Intimidation in Prison
31:22 Cousin's Experience with the Justice System chapter 5
31:22 Cousin's Initial Arrest and Incarceration
31:53 Federal Building Incident and US Attorney's Office Visit
32:23 Threats and Intimidation by Unknown Individual
32:54 Cousin's Return to Court and Pleading Guilty
33:24 Cousin's Sentence Reduction and Release
33:54 Prison Life and Conversations chapter 4
33:54 Conversations in the Shoe and Phone Use
34:25 Cooperation and Snitching
34:56 Handball and Drug Dealers
35:26 Consequences of Snitching
36:29 A Friend's Departure and Storytelling chapter 5
36:29 A Friend's Departure and Storytelling - A Friend Leaves
37:00 Storytelling about a Snitch
37:30 A Conversation about Family and Priorities
38:01 The Power of Influence in Decision-Making
38:33 A Personal Story and Reflections on Big Meech
39:05 Cooperation with Government chapter 3
39:05 Big Meech's Cooperation with Government
39:36 Third Party Cooperation vs. Direct Cooperation
40:06 Consequences of Cooperating with Government
41:39 Negotiations and Trial Strategies chapter 3
41:39 Using Information Against an Opponent
42:41 Trial Example and Sentencing
43:43 Consequences of Refusing Plea Deal
44:14 Discussion of Prison Sentence and Legal Proceedings chapter 5
44:14 Prisoner's Reaction to Sentence and Attempt to Appeal
44:44 Introduction of Third Party Rule 35 and DEA Agent Involvement
45:14 Prisoner's Obnoxious Behavior in Court and Filing of Motions
45:45 Discussion of Rule 35 and Potential Sentence Reduction
46:17 Specific Performance Motion and Jurisdictional Differences
46:48 Cooperation and Sentencing chapter 5
46:48 Texas Prison System Criticism and New Jersey Comparison
47:19 Gaspipe's Story and Sentence
47:49 Life in Prison and Rehabilitation
48:20 Prosecutor's Role and Sentencing Decisions
48:52 Incarcerated Informants and Cooperation
49:25 Discussion about Ronnie G's Release chapter 3
49:25 Ronnie G's Health and Release Rumors
49:56 Comparison to Other Inmates' Releases
51:29 Agent's Dislike towards Ronnie G
52:00 Robert Mueller's Investigation and Legal Matters chapter 4
52:00 US Attorney's Power and Contractual Obligations
52:31 Changes in Legal Procedures and Rules
53:02 Robert Mueller's Promise and Letter
54:05 Innocent Person's Sentence and Judge's Overrule
54:36 Discussion of Sentence and Cooperation chapter 4
54:36 Initial Sentencing Disappointment and Letter
55:06 Cooperation and Treatment by Authorities
55:36 Violent Crimes and Probation Recommendation
56:37 Prosecutor's Role in Sentencing
57:08 Ronnie's Sentencing and Release chapter 2
57:08 Ronnie's Sentence and Reaction
58:40 Reflection on Crimes Committed
59:41 The Speaker's Past Life and Reputation chapter 4
59:41 The Speaker's Past Life and Reputation - Family and Neighborhood
1:00:14 The Speaker's Past Life and Reputation - Violence and Cooperating with Authorities
1:00:45 The Speaker's Past Life and Reputation - Mental Struggle and Cooperation
1:01:16 The Speaker's Past Life and Reputation - First Time in Trouble and Cooperation with Authorities
1:02:18 Cooperation and Loyalty chapter 3
1:02:18 Justifying Cooperation as a Gangster
1:02:49 Defending One's Reputation and Actions
1:03:20 Expectations of Loyalty and Betrayal
1:04:21 The speaker's life experience and perspective chapter 2
1:04:21 The speaker's life as a gangster and their experiences
1:04:53 The speaker's perspective on the current state of organized crime
1:05:24 Motivation and Popularity chapter 1
1:05:24 The speaker's authenticity and experiences as a mob figure
1:07:57 Burnout and Podcasting chapter
1:08:58 Sean Kelly's YouTube Income and School chapter 1
1:08:58 Sean Kelly's Income and School Comparison
1:10:00 Celebrity Boxing Event and Personal Life chapter 2
1:10:00 Celebrity Boxing Event Details and Training
1:10:30 Cooperation with Authorities and Personal Life
1:11:32 Interviewee's Experience in Witness Protection chapter 4
1:11:32 Agents' Tactics and Relating with Cooperators
1:12:03 Group Chats and Confirming Evidence
1:12:33 Witness Protection Unit Rules and Secrets
1:13:04 Life in Witness Protection and Sharing Information
1:14:06 The Host's Journey with Podcasting chapter 4
1:14:06 Struggling with Addiction and Podcasting Success
1:14:38 Collaboration with Johnny Light and Joe Rogan
1:15:08 Deshaawn Watson and Joe Rogan's Manager
1:15:38 Joe Rogan's Booking and Interest in Certain Topics
1:16:39 Claim to Fame and Storytelling chapter 2
1:16:39 Not a Comedian and Storytelling Style
1:17:10 Unrealized Podcast Opportunities
1:18:12 Mob Life and Cooperation chapter 3
1:18:12 Cooperation and Protection
1:18:43 Impressions of Non-Cooperators
1:18:52 Standup Guys and Real Time
1:19:14 The Dangers of Excessive Spending chapter 2
1:19:14 Sharing Personal Experiences with Spending Habits
1:20:35 Conclusion and Call to Action

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