I understand it fully as I have a handful of friends and have had family in the life.

The son was legit from what I read an attorney.
He got involved after his father and brother, and the whole admin of the family were all killed.

Their power base has dwindled from un-touchable to just equal to other clans.

Again throw in the wealth they have.

From what I have read

Compare that to a guy that has been in the life his whole life.
All he knows is the life.
The only way he can earn is through the life.
He has no way out.
No wealth.

All his connections and close friends are in the life.

That’s a guy that’s a senior citizen that just did 10 years.
Did A lot of time in the past.

Some would say why does this guy keep going back.
Why not walk away.

Big difference.