Ed Scarpo wrote this on his blog:

"Cosa Nostra News is now reporting that Russell and his publisher were sued over some of the "facts" asserted in his book by an attorney representing Joe Ricciardi, the man who Russell alleged had shot him in the head. The lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount.

Among the items noted in copies of legal documents obtained by Cosa Nostra News: Russell was clearly not shot in the head and that he was reportedly fired from the East Orange, N.J. police for shaking down gay bars. Furthermore, as noted in the documents, Russell stole a car and briefcase that belonged to a legitimate businessman -- and then tried to extort the businessman."

http://www.cosanostranews.com/2014/08/defamation-case-settled-by-undercover.html