John Gotti
American mobster and organized crime leader
Born
October 27th, 1940
85 years ago
Died
June 10th, 2002
23 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Gotti rose to prominence as a leading figure in the Gambino crime family in New York City. Gotti gained significant attention in the 1980s due to his flamboyant personality and high-profile criminal activities. He became underboss and later succeeded Paul Castellano as boss of the Gambino family in 1985. Gotti was involved in various criminal enterprises including extortion, loan sharking, and racketeering. His trial in 1992, which ended in conviction, marked a turning point as law enforcement began to effectively target organized crime families. Gotti’s life of crime ended in federal prison where he remained until his death in 2002.
Led the Gambino crime family
Convicted of multiple charges including racketeering
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