Have to agree Phil would never kowtow to Skinny!!

He'd do his own thing/ be on his own, if he couldn't avenge his uncle... cousin ..

Much has been said about Phil flipping causing Sammy to flip but I don't buy that. Well yes it might have played some part (let's not forget) there's always a chance taking on a rat at trial.... Not all rats are believable

What sealed it was the Cirelli tapes (crimes), Gotti's refusal to sever Gravano from case, again tapes (Sammy realised he was deathly in trouble with Gotti down the line), and not having Shargel as counsel