It was also cofusing to me! i think they have him for gambling with that Louie Fazzini and loansharking inside a rico, just really weak charges if you ask me. Its as almost like they wanted to stir the pot then listen to the wires they have out there and informants to find out what reaction they got from the wise guys! Not your typical rico case
the feds do this all the time in NY and it works just like you just said
Tommy Shots: They want me running the family, don't they know I have a young wife? Sal Vitale: (laughs) Tommy, jump in, the water's fine.