The trail is down for the week, until Tuesday. I guess they had a huge hearing today as they are trying to protect the identity of a person from the marshals service that interacts with witnesses in the program.

The defense is saying that any indication of a disguise on a witness gives the impression that their life could be in danger and hurts the defense. The prosecution is saying "it's life and death" that their identity must be protected.

They talked about a screen to shield the witness, clearing the courtroom and finally the judge ruled that a make-up artist would be brought in to "disguise" the witness.

Tim White posted an amazing photo on his Twitter feed of Salemme, his son, Mannochio and Flemmi sitting outside on the Boston waterfront and talking in 1993.

It's amazing Mannochio had the run he did being so close with Flemmi, Deluca and the rest of the rats. From 1996 to 2011 is a long run at the top.

I have to ask, who cares about a 25 year old murder anyway ?