On this date in 1992, the teflon had finally worn off the Teflon Don; after several tries, federal prosecutors finally convicted Gambino crime family boss John Gotti. Gotti, who was convicted of racketeering and murder charges, was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole. He died of cancer in June 2002 at the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, MO.
Further reading:
Crime Library – Gambino Crime Family
Seize the Night – John Gotti Sr.
Gangsters Inc. – John Gotti Sr.
Nobody Move! 
I love reading these. It’s fun the way you flash back and forth through time from the “good ol days” to the more contemporary bad guys!
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Thanks, I’m glad you enjoy them. 🙂
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John D.:
Geez, has it been THAT long already?
Wow, how time flies (except for those in the slammer and good for that).
Good post.
Roll safe out there.
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Time seems to go by faster every year doesn’t it?
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If the verdict had been reached a day earlier, the jury could have found him not guilty and then yelled “April Fool! You are convicted”.
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I’m sure Gotti would’ve laughed. Mafia dons are known for having a good sense of humor. 😉
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