Why I Ratted On The Mob: A Prolific Mafia Informant Speaks Out

Trevor McDonald arrives in New York to meet Michael "Mikey Scars" DiLeonardo, a former Italian-American mobster who rose to position of caporegime in the Gambino crime family. In the early 2000s DiLeonardo turned government witness and decided to cooperate with the FBI and managed to convict over 80 mobsters. McDonald also meets John Alite, a former millionaire drug dealer who was also one of the most ruthless mafia killers of modern times. Subscribe to The American Story for premium documentaries dedicated to the history of the United States:    / @theamericanstoryhistory   From the Cold War to 9/11, from the assassination of JFK to the Trump presidency, The American Story sheds light on the untold narratives and hidden secrets that have shaped the United States. From its formation way back in 1776 right up until modern day America, our weekly award-winning documentaries share new perspectives and untold stories from the land of liberty. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u