KC loses another longtime member

[bobbybats]

That hereford fire i remember that. They went to trial and lost and had unindicted co conspirators on the case if i recall

Mike Balano became an informant to get out of a felon in possession and assault with a deadly weapon case where he shot at someone at his pawnshop. I seem to remember an unindicted conspirators but I dont remember who. He is also believed to be the 3rd person the night of the fire and testified under immunity.

[Tonyd621]

That hereford fire i remember that. They went to trial and lost and had unindicted co conspirators on the case if i recall

Mike Balano became an informant to get out of a felon in possession and assault with a deadly weapon case where he shot at someone at his pawnshop. I seem to remember an unindicted conspirators but I dont remember who. He is also believed to be the 3rd person the night of the fire and testified under immunity.

why they would go to trial instead of a plea? Govt not offering deal(s)? I remember the ATF being involved and heard of Balanos getting in trouble with IRS before-i dont know if they are related or rumor and inuendo.

[bobbybats]

I dont know, I assume they thought they could beat the case, I know they did not know about the second security system, but even then that video was blurry and dark, and you could not see faces. Vinny was identified on his size and they way he walked, Mark was convicted on his x wifes testimony I think they thought there would be enough in the video to have reasonable doubt.