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The Real Goodfellas: 15 True Facts That Are Even Crazier Than the Movie

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9. Witness Protection Was a Last Resort

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Karen Friedman Hill, Henry Hill, and their children. Date unspecified. Source: Mirror

Henry Hill’s cooperation with authorities resulted in over 50 convictions of mobsters and associates. The price was steep: he and his family had to enter the Witness Protection Program, living under assumed identities. Despite this, Hill often struggled with anonymity and repeatedly outed himself, risking his safety and that of his loved ones. His inability to stay hidden added yet another layer of danger to his life. [Source]

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