John Gotti

John Gotti was an American Mafia boss who led New York City’s Gambino crime family from 1985 until his imprisonment in 1992. His public image as the “Teflon Don” grew from several high-profile acquittals before his conviction.

Paul Castellano: Paul Castellano was the Gambino crime family’s boss from 1976 until his murder in 1985. Gotti helped organize Castellano’s murder and succeeded him as boss.
Gambino crime family: The Gambino crime family is a New York City Mafia organization and one of the Five Families. It was the organization Gotti led as boss.
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act: The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act is a U.S. federal law targeting patterns of activity tied to organized crime. Prosecutors used RICO to charge Gotti with leading a continuing criminal enterprise.
Teflon Don: “Teflon Don” was a nickname for John Gotti, reflecting his repeated acquittals before his 1992 conviction. The nickname captured the public perception that charges failed to stick to Gotti.
Sammy Gravano: Sammy Gravano was a Gambino crime family underboss who became a government witness against John Gotti. His testimony helped secure Gotti’s 1992 conviction.
Five Families: The Five Families are five Mafia organizations that have historically operated in New York City. The Gambino family’s position within this structure shaped Gotti’s power and rivalries.
Federal Bureau of Investigation: The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the U.S. federal agency responsible for investigating federal crimes and threats to national security. The FBI collected surveillance evidence that helped build the case against Gotti.
Mafia informant: A Mafia informant is a member or associate who secretly provides authorities with information about organized crime. Gravano’s cooperation broke the code of silence that had shielded Gotti.
Rudolph Giuliani: Rudolph Giuliani is an American politician and lawyer who served as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. As U.S. attorney, he helped lead the prosecution that convicted Gotti.
Mafia Commission: The Mafia Commission is a governing body formed by leaders of major American Mafia families. Its authority framed disputes among New York families during Gotti’s rise.

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