These guys prey on people - they steal money and can't help themselves.
Merlino is a lowlife, but I would be surprised if he's that stupid. The guy needs sustainable income.
I'm sure at some point we'll get the real story about what really happened here
Pal Merlino is pushing 60 and has never had a stable income in his life. This was just a 'score' for him - I'm sure he walked away with plenty of cash he insisted be given 'up front.' They can take this guy to court for not fulfilling contracts, but that isn't going to get their money back.
