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John Gotti
John Joseph Gotti, Jr was an American mobster who became the Boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City. Gotti grew up in poverty. He and his brothers turned to a life of crime at an early age...
Timeline of Events
1985
12.16.1985
Mafia: In New York City, Paul Castellano and Thomas Bilotti are shot dead on the orders of John Gotti, who assumes leadership of the Gambino family.
1992
4.2.1992
In New York, Mafia boss John Gotti is convicted of murder and racketeering and is later sentenced to life in prison.
6.23.1992
John Gotti sentenced to life in prison.