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In 1981, Pistone’s cover was nearly blown when his FBI handler, Donald Pino, was transferred, and his new handler, Marty Pino, was not aware of the operation. This led to a series of tense events, including a warning from Napolitano that Pistone’s life was in danger.
In 1981, Pistone was forced to go into hiding, and his undercover operation came to an end. He and his family entered witness protection, and he testified against his former associates. The testimony of “Donnie Brasco” helped convict 200 mobsters, including Napolitano and Ruggiero. Donnie Brasco
The Undercover Life of Donnie Brasco**
After his undercover operation, Pistone and his family entered witness protection, and he assumed a new identity. He wrote his memoir, “Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia,” which was published in 1997. In 1981, Pistone’s cover was nearly blown when