Merlino is going away, no doubt. I'd imagine he'll cop a plea.

Can't see anything changing. Merlino wants the crown and the boys should be happy that he's the lightning rod.
Why change that and become the focus for the Feds.

MORGAN: Why didn't you fight him at the park if you wanted to? I'm not goin' now, I'm eatin' my snack.
CHUCKIE: Morgan, Let's go.
MORGAN: I'm serious Chuckie, I ain't goin'.
WILL: So don't go.