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He was later given the nickname "The Teflon Don" after three high-profile trials in the 1980s resulted in acquittals, though it was later revealed that the trials had been tainted by jury tampering, juror misconduct and witness intimidation.
Dec 2, 2009 · John Gotti (1940-2002) was a notorious mob boss who rose to power in the Gambino crime family. He earned the nickname "Teflon Don" for his ability to avoid conviction on federal racketeering charges.
Apr 2, 2014 · John Gotti, also known as 'The Teflon Don,' was an organized crime leader who became head of the Gambino family.
Nov 24, 2009 · John Gotti, the head of the Gambino family and the "Teflon Don" who avoided conviction for years, was sentenced to life in prison in 1992. Learn about his rise, crimes, and death from this article by HISTORY.com editors.
Jun 6, 2024 · John Gotti’s death in 2002 marked the end of a long life of crime. The mobster was infamous for leading one of the most powerful Mafia families in American history, but his misdeeds started long before he became known as the “Teflon Don.”
Jun 6, 2024 · Following several unsuccessful prosecutions—one of which failed because the jury foreman was paid a $60,000 bribe—Gotti became known as the “Teflon Don” (because criminal charges against him never stuck) who could always outwit the criminal justice system. By 1990, however, the FBI had collected damaging evidence against Gotti through ...
John Gotti was a notorious New York crime boss who rose to power by killing his rival Paul Castellano in 1985. But he was also a flamboyant and reckless leader who spent most of his life in prison and died behind bars.
