John Gotti: The Rise and Fall of "The Teflon Don"
From Gambino Crime Family Head to Convicted Mobster
Introduction
John Gotti, known as "The Teflon Don" for his ability to evade criminal convictions, rose to the pinnacle of organized crime in New York City in the 1980s. As head of the Gambino crime family, he maintained a glamorous and media-savvy image while overseeing a vast criminal empire.
Despite being the target of multiple law enforcement investigations and three high-profile trials in the 1980s, Gotti repeatedly escaped with acquittals, earning him his Teflon Don nickname. However, his luck ran out in 1992 when he was finally convicted on several criminal counts, including racketeering, extortion, and murder.
Gotti's story is a tale of power, corruption, and the relentless pursuit of justice. It highlights the complexities of organized crime and the challenges law enforcement faces in combating it.
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