EPISODE · Nov 3, 2021 · 56 MIN
Episode 31: Operation "Donnie Brasco"
from The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast · host Jeff Nadu
On Episode 31 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the biggest FBI infiltration of the Mafia ever, as agent Joe Pistone transforms into "Donnie Brasco" and becomes an associate in the Bonnano Crime Family. He makes his way through making money, connections and more but also providing the FBI with loads of info. It would be bad for the people involved, we discuss what actually happened and what about the major motion picture was true and false. Brasco story begins around 17 min mark As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, please give us a deserved rating and leave us a comment! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On Episode 31 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the biggest FBI infiltration of the Mafia ever, as agent Joe Pistone transforms into "Donnie Brasco" and becomes an associate in the Bonnano Crime Family. He makes his way through making money, connections and more but also providing the FBI with loads of info. It would be bad for the people involved, we discuss what actually happened and what about the major motion picture was true and false. Brasco story begins around 17 min mark As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, please give us a deserved rating and leave us a comment! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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