Probably the greatest consigliere in American mafia history, served as consigliere under three separate regimes (Ricca, Giancana, Aiuppa).
Joe Batters may have held the title of consigliere, but he was subservient to Ricca only. He held the real power when Giancana and Auippa were boss. Accardo had the final word on key decisions with those two, and that is beyond debate.
Best way to catch the smart ones? Get an idiot working for them.
