Blackout wrote:

Yeah but if they don't pay up someone named Hacksaw is gonna break their kneecaps.

Hacksaw doesn't use a hacksaw... how ironic.

Pandajuice wrote:

Valdronius wrote: I am appalled that no one here believes in doing the right thing for the sake of doing the right thing. Sathien must have a vendetta to report a crime? I firmly believe in the tenant that "no good deed goes unpunished" and I think in this case, it's not worth the potential aggravation to Sathien that could arise from reporting the crime. Personally, I wouldn't do anything and just move on with my life because the risks far outweigh any potential rewards or good feelings that you stopped an illegal slot machine racket. Besides, the guy will most likely get caught eventually when someone else squeals and as others have said, as long as people aren't getting hurt or killed, it's not that big of a deal. If you must do something Sathien, my advice is the same. Talk to a lawyer to see what your options are but don't give specifics, and also I would wait 6 months or so so all memory of you working there is erased. It'll be less likely the manager will connect your quitting with the sudden heat from the cops the longer you wait.

Attorney-client privilege protects Sathien if he wishes to discuss this with a lawyer. He can give all details.

Let me very clear though, talk to a defense lawyer. Do not go to a prosecutor and ask these questions... Duh.


If the fear about disclosing the details of the crime to the authorities is purely a moral issue and there is no fear of retaliation, then speaking with a religious figure head in confidence would be the best option to set your soul at ease.

That doesn't sound like what the original post was though. It sounds like there is fear of retaliation and being listed amongst criminals as a snitch. If this is the case, then that fear is exactly why the crime should be reported. This is exactly why the activities are illegal and should be brought to light. Sathien is most likely not alone with his concern and the truth is, no one should have to feel the way that he does.

I would assume that a lawyer might be able to direct you to anonymously tip the authorities into the activities. This might allow you to avoid being a witness and simply point them towards a method of catching the criminals red-handed.