This is the first real time that Merlino will be on the streets long enough to put his fingerprints on the family
He'd be crazy. If the feds drop the case. Coming off this and a major heart issue? He'd be smart to hang up his spurs and spend time with family. Seen him lately? Looks really sick.
Can't handle that NY cold. Been in Florida too long.
But yes, I agree with what you're saying. But have you seen his legal team? He'll need to sink his teeth back into organized crime to afford his legal fees and prepare for when the feds hit him with Round Two. Also, he's a hopeless gambler and a big spender and, by all accounts, appears to be pretty hard up on cash.
