At that point in his life Sammy was heavy into coke and weed (thanks to Altovese) and he even dabbled in satan worship. He did clean himself up and offer apologies to all he had hurt. But Altovese was an absolute monster. She drove his three children out of his life and he never reconciled with them.
I’m not excusing the alleged incident with L.L. (as there can be no legitimate excuse for that type of behavior). Merely filling in the supporting facts that frame the reality of the event.
How sad that he died unreconciled to his children. I hope LL was still alive when he issued the apology and he meant it for her too.