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Part 11: Frank Gioia Jr. on His Testimony Against the Mob Resulting in 70 Convictions
Part 9: Frank Gioia Jr. on Cooperating with the Feds: I Didn't Plan to Be a Rat
Part 1: Frank Gioia Jr. on Being Related to "Chin" Gigante, Family Had Genovese & Lucchese Made Men
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Frank Gioia Jr. talked about his time spent as a cellmate with Carlos Lehder, co-founder of the notorious Medellín Cartel. Gioia describes Lehder as an "intelligent guy" who spoke multiple languages and had a wealth of experience. Despite the dangers associated with cooperating, Gioia emphasizes his primary concern was the safety of his father and family, who were subsequently put under the witness protection program. His association with Lehder was just one aspect of his time behind bars; he also shared space with other infamous figures like Nicky Barnes, a Harlem kingpin known as "Mr. Untouchable." Throughout the interview, Gioia reflects on the complexities and challenges of cooperating with law enforcement, underscoring the unpredictable nature of plea deals and judicial outcomes.
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