EVERY case that went to prosecution and was won had a protected witness from inside the crime group. The witnesses were usually made welcome and embraced after they felt that their own "friends" from the group did them wrong. Cuomo is deep enough to potentially be a major source of information if he flips. He should not be alienated by both sides - he should begin feeling that if he switches and starts revealing the dirt about the "old friends" he will find himself among TRUE FRIENDS who will appreciate him. Never burn good sources. Always make them feel grateful.