Any SOLID proof that he actually said that? Just like, is there any SOLID proof that Joe Lanni actually said what someone who obviously has it out for Lanni, even if for understandable reasons, said he said?

To answer your question, I wouldn't be scared of any mobsters in today's age, until they can show that they once again have what it takes to kill, like actually MURDER, again and NOT FLIP afterwards. I'm not talking about beatings and smackings, I'm talking about actually killing. Because that's what it takes to have true respect and fear, and the mob no longer has either.