According to his wifes book Franzese was cellmates with Rosario Gambino when they were both at Terminal Island. Camille and Gambino's wife Pina were hanging out together in LA according to her book and it sounded like the 2 families were pretty friendly. But if Franzese was a rat why would they put him in a cell with a guy like Gambino and not in protective custody?
Check out 37:52 on the Nat Geo sow. A quote from the United States Attorney:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq9jfi8XXyc
