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   Who was the Teflon Don?

   • Take an in-depth look at the rise and fall of the Teflon Don. John Gotti elevated the public’s notion of a mob boss to near mythic status. As head of the Gambino crime family in the late 1980s and early 1990s, he cut a colorful and extremely public figure not just in New York City but across the nation.

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   Why is John Gotti called the Teflon Don?

   • A jury in New York finds mobster John Gotti, nicknamed the Teflon Don for his ability to elude conviction, guilty on 13 counts, including murder and racketeering. In the wake of the conviction, the assistant director of the FBI’s New York office, James Fox, was quoted as saying, “The don is covered in Velcro, and every charge stuck.”

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   Why did 'Teflon Don' get a nickname?

   • The American media dubbed him "The Teflon Don" in reference to the failure of any charges to "stick". While Gotti himself had escaped conviction, his associates were not as fortunate.

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   • Special 30% offer for students! Finish the semester strong with Britannica. 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.

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   The 2013 song "Versace (Remix)", by Migos and Drake, references John Gotti as a notorious drug dealer. [196] "Road to the Riches", a 1988 single by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, makes a direct reference to John Gotti. "Teflon Don", a 2021 song by rapper Rx Papi references Gotti throughout the song.

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   Dec 2, 2009 · Dubbed the “Teflon Don” after avoiding punishment for federal racketeering charges, he was known for his showy displays of swagger. He was arrested on a variety of charges in December 1990, and...

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5. www.history.com › this-day-in-history › teflon-donMafia boss John Gotti, aka “Teflon Don,” sentenced to life

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   Nov 24, 2009 · On June 23, 1992, Mafia boss John Gotti, who was nicknamed the “Teflon Don” after escaping unscathed from several trials during the 1980s, is sentenced to life in prison after being found...

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   Apr 2, 2014 · John Gotti, also known as 'The Teflon Don,' was an organized crime leader who became head of the Gambino family. Updated: Apr 14, 2021. Willie Anderson/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images....

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   Apr 25, 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.

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   Nov 12, 2020 · Tabloid newspapers called him the Teflon Don for his seeming ability to avoid prosecution. He was also known as the Dapper Don, due to his immaculate style, which consisted of double-breasted...

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    Nov 13, 2009 · A jury in New York finds mobster John Gotti, nicknamed the Teflon Don for his ability to elude conviction, guilty on 13 counts, including murder and racketeering. In the wake of the conviction,...