http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1061129114&srvc=rssFerland said DiNunzio was told by his associates that former godfather Francis “Cadillac Frank” Salemme was “giving up everybody” and ordered one of his henchman to locate him.
“Fortunately, Mr. Salemme is tucked away safely,” Ferland said.
Anthony DiNunzio is the younger brother of former reputed boss Carmen “The Cheeseman” DiNunzio, now serving a six-year stretch for bribery.
Ferland said Anthony DiNunzio’s trusted Rhode Island captain, Edward “Eddy” Lato, last April told an informant — now in witness protection — that DiNunzio is “nuts” and questioned the legitimacy of his rise to the top after his brother was busted.
Lato, Ferland said, also complained about DiNunzio’s Robin Hood-esque penchant for taking cash they were extorting from Rhode Island strip clubs and “giving it away like candy.” Another mobster, identified only as “Mr. S,” was tapped by DiNunzio to run Rhode Island but was taped saying he planned to break out on his own.
“Forget those idiots. ... I’m going to build my own crew,” Mr. S said.
Meanwhile, Ferland said, Lato was concerned DiNunzio saw law enforcement as “a joke.”
“It’s dangerous when the boss thinks that way,” Lato told the witness.
