“Two Many Deaths in Federal Prison.” Matt explains that since RICO and the “Rat System” of informants, long prison sentences have led to increased numbers of deaths in Federal Prison. Names such as Nicky Barnes, John Gotti, “Sammy the Bull” Gravano, Vito Genovese, Vincent Gigante, “Fat Tony” Salerno, “Sally Dogs” Lombardi, Stevie “Beef”, and Carmine Persico pepper this poignant episode.
