To Michael Pietsch, CEO, Hachette Book Group, Re: Gary Weiss, Hachette author, “Retail Gangster: The True, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie.” Sam E Antar is Gary Weiss’ main source for “Retail Gangster.” Sam E Antar allowed a Holocaust survivor, Mrs. Weisshaus, to be defrauded of $20,000. Sam E Antar also protected Louis Miceli, a member of the Board of the American Stock Exchange, drug smuggler, and Jew-hater, who praised the gas chambers of Auschwitz.