Witness Protection is protection of a threatened witness or any person involved in the justice system, including defendants and other clients, before, during, and after a trial usually by police. Membership in the witness protection program is typically for life, and usually begins with a visit from U.S. marshals, whether anticipated or not. While many of the witnesses and their family members have time to make the decision and prepare for their new lives, others are forced to choose rather quickly. Sometimes they even occasionally have to leave within moments of the marshals arriving.
In 1963, Joseph Valachi became the first Mafia member to publicly acknowledge the existence of the Cosa Nostra. Since his testimony, hundreds of connected men
In 1963, Joseph Valachi became the first Mafia member to publicly acknowledge the existence of the Cosa Nostra. Since his testimony, hundreds of connected men