Vincent-Bennito steps up to the podium outside of a St. Louis bar

You maybe wondering, why i have asked you all here today. I'm about to let you know, but first i would like to thank my friends and my crew, for who without i wouldn't be here. Today at 17:43 an attempt was made on my life. Unfortunately, for my attacker I was wearing my bullet proof vest. I was able to spot my attacker and escape before he could take my life. My ribs are a little sore, but other than that, I am fine. I know its rare for a mobster to be wearing such rare and expensive protective devises, but in todays, day and age, one cannot be too safe.

what the attackers motives are thus far, unknown. All details will be withheld about the attacker, unless someone from involved interested parties come forth and give their blessing.

that will be all for now

Vincent-Bennito steps off the podium and quickly ducks away into a waiting vehicle.

Sorry to here about the attempt on your life!.

Pulls up in a luxury vehicle, and is escorted to a podium by a team of large bodyguards

Today is a new day for me. I have had a chance to visit a priest and discuss, what has happened to me. I no longer live in fear over what has happened. But like the good book says, the lord helps those, who help themselves. Hence the body guards. Ive come here today to publically say that i harbor no i'll feelings against my attacker or his blood line. He does not have to fear retaliation from me. I have forgiven, but i have not forgotten. What i am saying is that, we will not be having tea any time soon, nor will there be any late night phone calls or fishing trips planned. But i will not try to take shots at his bloodline. His death is for the good lord to decide, not me. Though his motives are still unknown to me, he has paid for his sins, so it's not on me to punish him, he has paid his debt. May he rest in peace.

makes the sign of the cross on himself

I hope that we can all learn from these events, and use it as a reminder of the world we live in and the consequences of breaking the rules that govern it. Thank you all for your time.

steps down from the podium and is immediately escorted away to the luxury vehicle and speeds away.