Robert Dussault

At the time, the Providence Journal had extraordinary market penetration. The only thing better in terms of market penetration was organized crime. The mob pretty much infiltrated, if you would, most of government. It was part of the fabric of daily life. We often referred to it as a playground for reporters, simply because from one shift to the next, you never really knew what to expect.

At the time, the Providence Journal had extraordinary market penetration. The only thing better in terms of market penetration was organized crime. The mob pretty much infiltrated, if you would, most of government. It was part of the fabric of daily life. We often referred to it as a playground for reporters, simply because from one shift to the next, you never really knew what to expect.

He was a pervasive presence, both real and imagined. You know, all you had to say was, well, he's one of Raymond's people. You didn't even need his last name. You didn't even need to say Patriarca. It was known, it was understood that there's danger here, you know.

He was a pervasive presence, both real and imagined. You know, all you had to say was, well, he's one of Raymond's people. You didn't even need his last name. You didn't even need to say Patriarca. It was known, it was understood that there's danger here, you know.