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John Gotti Research Paper

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The Teflon Don, The Dapper Don, known by many names and feared by all is John Gotti. Formerly, the most powerful crime boss in not only the United States but also the world. Gotti was considered to be one of the most powerful crime bosses in the world and he was the head of the most powerful, largest,wealthiest, successful, influential, dangerous and feared syndicate in the world. The way he stayed on top is by brute force, extreme violence, murder, intimidation and fear. During his time in power, he gained $500 billion a year which was the most in the criminal empire from all illegal actions. John Gotti was so powerful and feared that the United States Department of Justice said he had to be one of the most dangerous people in the world. …show more content…

He was known for not staying in jail long because people were scared to testify against him and because he knew the right people. He would put some much fear into people's heart by just being in his presence because that's how powerful he was.The FBI said that Gotti controlled just about every pimp, street gang, prostitute, drug dealer, and drug trafficker in Queens. He controlled 50% to 60% of every criminal and criminal gang in Queens during his time. It was discovered that he had 100,000 soldiers and 350,000 criminal associates in the Gambino Crime Family. The FBI found out that Gotti ordered the deaths of around 600 people. For 7 years, Gotti ruled New York City with an iron fist. Gotti had dozens of Police, Judges, District Attorneys, U.S. Attorneys, and Mayor's in his pocket. According to Sammy Gravano, an informat, Gotti had two NYPD Organized Crime Task Force Detectives, two FBI Agent's, two IRS Agents, two EPA Agents, and one DEA Agent in his pocket. And that's how powerful he was and that's why he was the most powerful crime boss in the world. Despite all those things, he still was a good father and provided for his family. He always put family first and that’s what's important in

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