TB, I don't find any of that persuasive. Tom, Neri, and Fredo were all intimates of Michael's operations and were subject to subpoena. Thus, what ever nefarious expectations Michael had of Rocco he could equally have of Tom, Neri, and Fredo.

Although you cite Rocco as Clemenza's, at Michael's direction Rocco built a secret regime and Clemenza was already dead during Rocco's tenure in Nevada. Per the novel, it was Rocco who murdered Phillip Tattaglia and then reported it to Michael.

I just don't understand why some Board members continue to impugn Rocco's standing in the family. What would have been the reason for any pass?

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