Because by testifying before the grand jury, and admitting that there was indeed a break-in at Accardo's residence, Volpe effectively provided the government with a motive for why the burglars were offed. Nobody else testified that there was a break-in, not even Accardo's wife. It ended up not mattering in the long run but one can understand why Accardo would have been upset.


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