 Brancato's case soon became a minor cause célèbre among students of constitutional law, accusing state and federal authorities of violating Brancato's civil rights.Released without bond on a writ of habeas corpus, Brancato traveled south to Los Angeles to rendezvous with Trombino.Having identified the duo as the Flamingo Las Vegas race and sportsbook robbers, the mob was soon looking for Brancato and Trombino.