The Rise and Fall of John Gotti

He walked through courtrooms like a king… convinced the law could never touch him.

In the 1980s, New York City feared one name more than any

other — John Gotti. As boss of the powerful Gambino crime family,

Gotti controlled extortion, gambling, and organized crime across the city while living openly

like a celebrity. Unlike traditional mob bosses who stayed in the shadows, Gotti embraced the

spotlight — designer suits, flashy appearances, and media interviews. After beating three

major court cases, the press gave him a nickname: The Teflon Don — because every

charge seemed to slide right off. But behind the scenes, law enforcement was