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John Joseph Gotti Jr. (/ ˈ ɡ ɒ t i / GOT-ee, Italian:; October 27, 1940 – June 10, 2002) was an American mafioso and boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City. He ordered and helped to orchestrate the murder of Gambino boss Paul Castellano in December 1985 and took over the family shortly thereafter, leading what was described as ...
Jun 6, 2024 · John Gotti, American organized-crime boss whose flamboyant lifestyle and frequent trials made him a prominent figure. He served as head of the Gambino crime family, and in 1992 he was convicted of various crimes, including murder. Sentenced to life in prison, Gotti died while incarcerated.
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Dec 2, 2009 · Learn about the life and career of John Gotti, the notorious mob boss who rose to power in the Gambino crime family. Find out how he became known as the "Teflon Don" and died of cancer in prison.
Nov 12, 2020 · John Gotti elevated the public’s notion of a mob boss to near mythic status. As head of the Gambino crime family in the late 1980s and early 1990s, he cut a colorful and extremely public figure...
Apr 2, 2014 · John Gotti, also known as 'The Teflon Don,' was an organized crime leader who became head of the Gambino family.
Nov 10, 2023 · The indictment alleges that the defendants committed violent extortions, assaults, arson and other crimes to dominate the garbage and demolition industries. The Gambino family was once led by John Gotti, the notorious mob boss who mingled with celebrities and became a media star.
Jun 11, 2002 · John J. Gotti, who seized control of the Gambino crime family in a murderous coup, flaunted his power during a flamboyant reign as a Mafia boss, and then spent the last years of his life locked...
