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Originally Posted By: Vito_Scaletta
Originally Posted By: Giancarlo
Meanwhile speculation mounted that the South Philadelphia auto-body shop operator and mob associate may be cooperating with authorities.
Several observers say that if he is granted bail -- which was considered unlikely at the time of his arrest -- it could be a sign that he has cut a deal with the District Attorney's Office or is in the process of doing so.
The wannabe wiseguy, according to people who know him, has said he does not want to go back to jail.
Galati's dealings with members of the South Philadelphia underworld and any role he may have played in an infamous shooting during the Stanfa-Merlino war in the 1990s could be information around which he could negotiate a deal.
No one has ever been convicted for that crime. And while the statute of limitations has expired of the shooting itself, the act could be part of a broader racketeering case should federal prosecutors opt to go in that direction.
if he decides to cooperate, can the prosecution use him for this trial, or will they use him for a new trial?
seems very doubtful he would testify at this trial. one, we dont even know if he has any knowledge relevant to this trial, and two, the prosecution seems pretty intent that they are very close to wrapping up their case.
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