Mafioso Donnie Brasco, whose real name is Joseph Pistone, infiltrated the Bonanno crime family as an undercover FBI agent. He established close connections with the family's underboss, "Sonny Black" Napolitano, and captain, "Lefty" Ruggiero. Brasco's meticulous documentation, including taped conversations, exposed the inner workings of the organization. However, the FBI's handling of the mission became controversial. Agents allegedly leaked information that led to the murders of several associates connected to Brasco, while other informants were seemingly protected. These allegations cast a shadow over the FBI's tactics and raised questions about the ethics of using confidential informants. The case highlighted the complexities and moral dilemmas involved in undercover operations within organized crime.
