John Gotti skyrocketed to power after killing Paul Castellano on December 16, 1985, becoming the most poweful mafia boss in the country while dodging three legal trials and finnaly being brought down by his two-faced right hand man.Or so the media wants you to think.In reality Gotti killed Big Paul without the mob's comision approval, becoming hated by the other famlies for this as well as his constant exposure in the media.Senior members of his family hated him for his public exposure and antaginization of law enforcement.His own underboss turned on him for badmouthing him to other members of the family and Gotti was caught time and again for opening his big mouth on tape when he knew he was being recorded.When he came into power membership was measured at 350 made guys.When he went to prison, it was under 160.When he died, the mob was so angry with him they ordered that no made man was allowed to show at his funeral.However the media makes him out to be the godfather.Mafia or media?
2006-12-15 12:15:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
i think its a little bit of both but more media probably.
2006-12-15 12:23:47 · answer #1 · answered by Isabella V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The important thing to remember is mafia + media = convict!
2006-12-15 20:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by thirsty mind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you don't own a horse.
2006-12-15 20:30:32 · answer #3 · answered by Isis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋