A former Nassau County police detective conspired with the Bonanno mafia family to target the Genovese mafiosos in Long Island, leading to a mini-mob war. The detective staged fake police raids and provided inside information to the Bonannos, choosing the crime family over his duty to protect the public.
Key Points
Former detective Hector Rosario conspired with the Bonanno crime family
Staged fake police raids at gambling dens run by rival mobsters
Provided inside information to the Bonannos
Accused of obstructing a grand jury probe and lying to the FBI
Pros
Exposes corruption within law enforcement
Sheds light on organized crime activities in New York
Cons
Highlighting criminal activities may glamorize or glorify them