60 Minutes: FBI Wiseguy Fooled The Mob

Cuban-American Is Only Second FBI Agent In History To Be Offered Mafia Membership

(CBS)  The FBI was so concerned that Garcia had blown his cover and was about to be killed that it pulled the plug on the investigation. But by now the Bureau had collected enough evidence to decapitate the hierarchy of the Gambino crime family, including Greg DePalma and 31 other high-ranking members and associates, in one of the largest Mafia roundups in FBI history.

All pled guilty except DePalma, who insisted on going to trial. In the courtroom the man he trusted as Jack Falcone, turned, right before his eyes, into FB I agent Jack Garcia.

Asked to describe the look on DePalma's face as he was testifying against him, Garcia says, "Oh, it was classic. He's looking at me. You know, you could tell, like, if he could just come, get his hands around my neck, you know, he'd just take me out. And I’m walking out of the courtroom, I had to pass by his table and he just looked at me and he said to me, you know you're gonna have to probably blot this out because - 'You c…s…...' So, I just walked away."

DePalma was sentenced to 12 years in prison. And while Garcia says he is proud of the outcome of the case, he's angry over the decision to end the investigation, a decision that kept him from being the first law enforcement agent in history to become a made member of the mob.

Mark Mershon, head of the FBI's New York office, says it was critical to protect one of their own. "There is a risk reward relationship that we're simply not willing to take on. But I will tell you that by anybody's estimate, Jack Garcia was one of just a handful in the entire 100 year history of the FBI to be both so successful, and so prolific," he says. "He was truly, truly outstanding."

Recently retired from the Bureau after 26 years, Garcia has written a new book about his lives undercover, "Making Jack Falcone," published by Touchstone, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, a CBS company. He is coming out of the shadows for the first time, defiant in the face of t he risk to his life.

Asked why he is doing this 60 Minutes interview and putting himself out in the public, Garcia tells Keteyian, "Why should I be walkin’ around hiding as to who I am? And I know there's these safety issues and all that but you know what? I equate this to like bullies when you're growing up. Bullies will pick on the weak. If I hide myself from the camera, walk around with silly glasses and a hat and blot out face - you know what? I'm afraid of them? I'm not the bad guy here. I'm the good guy."

Garcia acknowledges that there are many people who have wanted him dead. "Could it happen? Absolutely. But you know what? Somebody comes after me, they better come in numbers, 'cause I'm ready for them."

[joenikk]

What an ugly, fat, stupid government this country has.

You can be certain hes juggling the books with the other local cops. "Hey Vinnie, I just heard, if we invent some stuff, they''ll give us our own budget, and I''ll put you charge a the books". Blank confession forms book: eight bucks. Unlimited budget: still being spent. Police: How? No cops ever been convicted, for any thing. Cop invented hypothetical criminal conspeiracy theory: Priceless as allways

[norepubs]

When will you trailer trash repubs start thinking about what is best for the country? Your fascist campaign of LIES about Obama have worn thin,and any American with 1/4 of a brain can see right through it.
Nazi''s like Karl Rove ( and you, for that matter) should work for Russia,or North Korea since they are such pros at speading campaigns of misinformation like cow manure....




Nobama...and the democratic liberael elitists have set the tone in this country...think about it... you have well spoken individuals like PAM ANDERSON who have told the VP candidate to suck it...

America is the result of left wing -*** driven- money making-propoganda.. Just ask Rosie O''''donnell "IT WAS AN INSIDE JOB"

Posted by bluecollar81 at 06:30 PM

[trivia-nut]

The watch described as a Rolex President about 2 minutes into the video is NOT a President. The watch shown is a Rolex Datejust with a Jubilee bracelet in Stainless and Gold. A Rolex President (actually Day-Date) has the day of the week spelled out and is available in solid 18kt gold, white gold, or platinum. The Datejust shown is a nice watch on the lower price end of the Rolex line.

Where was the 60 Minutes fact checker? Surely, someone in NYC would loan you a President to film for the nice piece you did on the mob infiltration.

[bluecollar81]

Nobama...and the democratic liberael elitists have set the tone in this country...think about it... you have well spoken individuals like PAM ANDERSON who have told the VP candidate to suck it...

America is the result of left wing -*** driven- money making-propoganda.. Just ask Rosie O''donnell "IT WAS AN INSIDE JOB"

[rational_1]

Would you put street gangs like the Bloods, the Crips, & MS13 in the same group?
Posted by Questionnews at 04:17 PM : Oct 13, 2008

No, of course not. At least in the old days the mob had some honour and would try to minimize collateral damage when someone hadda get whacked. The Bloods, Crips and M13 should be treated like the illiterate, amoral, rabid vermin they are - I think a few tactical nukes in select LA neighborhoods might be a good place to start.

[questionnews]

The Mafia should be completely wiped off the globe. There should be no tolerance for this kind of thing. Just as suspected Muslim terrorists, they should be expelled from the country, family and all, and put on desert islands to fend for themselves.

Posted by rudy654 at 04:02 PM : Oct 13, 2008


Would you put street gangs like the Bloods, the Crips, & MS13 in the same group?

[rudy654-2009]

The Mafia should be completely wiped off the globe. There should be no tolerance for this kind of thing. Just as suspected Muslim terrorists, they should be expelled from the country, family and all, and put on desert islands to fend for themselves.

[questionnews]

So what did this guy have do to get so deep into the mob to gain his status??

Did he have to whack a guy?
Off a guy?
Whack off a guy?

Because he looks straight!

[nothappyatall]

If I hide myself from the camera, walk around with silly glasses and a hat and blot out face - you know what? I''m afraid of them? I''m not the bad guy here. I''m the good guy."

Being the head honcho only got 12 years- prolly out in SIX and this FBI dude''s name and photos are all over the place, he will be the one they come looking for.

[vinzenzo-2009]

This will tell you more about Falcone/Garcia
http://cbs4.com/video/?id=[e-mail]

[easeup-2009]

Hey nice ta see you, Jimmy! How''''s Paulie?

Posted by rational_1 at 12:56 PM : Oct 13, 2008

You''re a funny guy!

[rational_1]

I''''m gonna get the paper, get the paper.
Posted by easeup at 12:37 PM : Oct 13, 2008

Hey nice ta see you, Jimmy! How''s Paulie?

[easeup-2009]

I''m gonna get the paper, get the paper.

[volleymom3]

Coming out like this must be a risk on your safety. I hope you are well protected.

[briansgirl2]

Good going Mr. Garcia. As one who is totally fascinated by the Mob, I fear for your safety. I noticed that you don''t talk about whether or not you have family (wife and kids). I hope not for theie safety. Please, please be careful though. I totally admired John Gotti. I know, call me crazy, but I sent him cards and letters while he was in prison. What he did was totally wrong, and there was no excuse for it. However, it was a "business", and he was an excellent businessman.

[ajaxtheleast]

Fooled ??,,,,Hardly.

You''ve seen the mob.

Looking like that you too would
prefer standing next to a man
of JG''s physical attributes as you
try hitting on some broad,,,,,

,,or taking in a night at the opera getting
in touch with your cultural self looking
looking like Brad Pitts by comparison,,,,

or attending the Policemens'' Ball
looking debonair standing next to JG
as you impress your many friends.

But "fooled" ??,,,No way

[newsjunky5]

Forget about the Mafia, the Cuban sandwiches are gonna get him first.

[aerodog]

I don''t care how long it''s been since this guy was ''underground'' acting like a mafia guy, he shouldn''t have let this story out. way too dangerous. If i were a close relative of his, I''d be very afraid.

[wardoglrs]

60 Minutes: FBI Wiseguy Fooled The Mob:

Hmmm I do believe that the FBI is the mob. Didnt fool us :]

[garciagar]

This guy is full of it. Get him on diet.