What is john gotti jr?

John Gotti Jr.

John Angelo Gotti, also known as John Gotti Jr., was born in 1964. He is the son of notorious Gambino crime family boss, John%20Gotti%20Sr..

  • Early Life and Introduction to Organized Crime: Gotti Jr. grew up immersed in the lifestyle associated with his father's position. He was inducted into the Gambino crime family in 1988.

  • Rise to Power: After his father's imprisonment in 1992, John Gotti Jr. became the acting boss of the Gambino%20crime%20family.

  • Legal Troubles: Gotti Jr. faced numerous legal challenges, including racketeering and other criminal charges.

  • Retrials and Acquittals: He went through several high-profile trials in the 2000s, many of which ended in mistrials or acquittals. The prosecutions were plagued by issues, including juror misconduct and difficulties in securing witness cooperation.

  • Claim of Leaving the Mafia: In the late 2000s, Gotti Jr. claimed to have left organized crime. This claim has been met with skepticism.

  • Later Years: He has since been involved in various business ventures and has co-authored a book about his life.