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Part 9: Joe Barone on Befriending Dominick Cicale, Would've Been OK w/ Him Killing Him for Ratting
Part 1: Joe Barone on Dad Being a Hairdresser & Mafia Hitman, Dad Involved in French Connection
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Joe Barone disclosed his harrowing experiences with law enforcement, revealing details about his 2009 arrest for home invasion and murder for hire. Barone discussed the circumstances that led to his arrest, claiming the charges were a result of mere posturing within his social circle, which involved organized crime figures. Barone described enduring 19 months of incarceration, including 15 months in solitary confinement, which left him with PTSD. He shared how the psychological impact haunts him through nightmares and triggers linked to memories of confinement. Despite the severity of the charges, Barone managed to avoid conviction; the trial ended in a hung jury, partly due to his belief in telling the truth and the flaws in conspiracy laws. The subsequent attempt at a retrial was dismissed by the judge, underscoring the contentious nature of his prosecution.
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