Pentiti

Okay kiddo, let's talk about pentiti.

So, pentiti is an Italian word that means "repentant ones." These are people who used to be part of a group, like a gang or a mafia, but then they feel bad about what they've done and decide to help the police.

It's like a movie where the bad guy realizes that they've been doing bad things and decides to help the good guys instead. Except in real life, it's a lot more dangerous and complicated.

When pentiti want to help the police, they have to tell them everything they know about the group they used to be a part of. This includes information about crimes they committed or were involved in, who else was involved, and how the group operates.

It's like telling a secret, but a really big one. And it's not easy, because pentiti have to worry about their safety and the safety of their families. The group they used to be a part of might try to hurt them for betraying them.

But sometimes, being a pentiti is the right thing to do. It can help the police catch other bad guys and stop them from doing more bad things.

So, pentiti are people who used to be bad guys, but then decided to help the good guys by telling them everything they know. It's dangerous and complicated, but it can also help make the world a better and safer place.