The father did own a bar and there are rumors re: being a bagman. You are right it means squat as far as Rudy is concerned.
America is a wonderful place where people do have the opportunity to rise above negative influences in their upbringing. I often wondered if Rudy went into law and became such a law and order type because of what he saw growing up. Perhaps he recognized , at an early age, that he wanted something better for himself/his community.
If we were all to be judged on the misdeeds of our parents, grandparents,etc., we would all be a sorry lot.
Exactly. Rumors do not equal fact.
It might be true, I've heard those rumors too, but I refuse to give them any creedence unless they are proven.
And yes about Rudy.