I don't think he was made, I think he was close to them as a friend, and trusted. He knew a lot, but not everything. Since he was not made or a gangster, he was free to do interviews. I believe him more than Gravano, even keeping in mind that he was favorable towards Gotti. Gravano has lied too much, changed h is stories, swore he was going legit back after he ratted, then was shown to be running a fake construction site and a drug ring. He also threatened a citizen in Arizona for questioning him about his construction business, The more videos he does the more he makes things up.