 In 1986, facing evidence from the car recordings, Avellino pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges of using coercion to prevent Robert Kubecka from bidding on waste hauling contracts on Long Island.In mid 1986, Avellino asked Lucchese underboss Anthony Casso permission to murder Kubecka.Avellino was afraid that Kubecka was going to provide evidence in new criminal and civil cases.