The fact that Casella got a pass was a miracle. Not only did he participate in an unsanctioned hit of a boss, they also used a bomb which is against commision rules. I dont care who he knew, there must of been a damn good reason he was given a pass.
I think i read an old indictment where fat tony spit on him after he was brought to NYC.
Also, when he was brought in to NYC, they told him point blank, either he tells them the story and he gets a pass or he dies. I think that was the real story. Someone may have stuck up for him as well but he gave up the whole scheme.