JM did cut a deal, ratted, and got a slap on the wrist. Why do you think he received a 14 year sentence, instead of 25-30 years, or more? Anyone else would have received had they been charged with what he had.
@HSteve-I'm not even from the East Coast. However it is obvious to everyone that knows anything about OC that Merlino is a rat and did cut a deal, or bought a judge or jury or two or had someone else do this for him.
I'm calling dibs on this for the "Post Of The Year Thread" whenever it comes up.