One thing I've noticed is that it seems most rats still seem to lie or tell "fishy things" in court. Just like when Massino claimed Sonny Black was killed because of a power play, I truly think like most he was killed over the Donnie Brasco fiasco. The Feds might believe that b.s. but I sure as hell don't. To save face Massino had to send a message and that is what he done. I'm not sure if they ever asked him why he was going to kill Lefty, but why else would he pop him as well? Because of the Donnie Brasco deal that's why, but yet he claimed "under oath" (b.s.) it was because of "moves". I doubt Sonny Black would have made a true power play as long as Rusty was alive. It seemed like Massino he respected Rusty and wasn't going to try and overthrow him.

So I always take what they say with a grain of salt, even under oath.