Ya the article says it was a death threat, but im not so sure. Them saying that "remember your family is free" might imply a threat against his family or just reminding him that his family is being taken care of. Either way telling a guy like riina to "keep their damn mouth shut" took some balls.

"Let me tell you something. There's no nobility in poverty. I've been a poor man, and I've been a rich man. And I choose rich every fucking time."

-Jordan Belfort