Getting John Gotti: The Mob King Of New York | FBI Files

The Gambino Family led by Paul Castellano was one of the major crime families of New York. But after Castellano’s assassination, John Gotti, known as the ’Teflon Don’, rose to power and assumed leadership of the Gambino Family. Despite being well-insulated by layers of loyal captains and soldiers, the FBI’s New York office meticulously infiltrated the Gambino family, using wiretaps and surveillance to gather incriminating evidence. Key informants and breakthrough surveillance operations ultimately exposed the inner workings of the mob, leading to Gotti’s downfall. The FBI Files is an American television docudrama series. Each episode describes actual FBI cases which include murder, narcotics, bank robberies, and kidnapping as well as other crimes. These are portrayed through dramatic reenactments and interviews with agents and forensic scientists who worked on the investigations. Absolute Crime is your go-to channel for the best crime documentaries. Subscribe for your weekly dose of crime shows, serial killers, thieves and prison stories. #mafia #gambinofamily #johngotti