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Gotti's Grandson Pleads Guilty to COVID Fund Fraud

3/2/2026

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  • Carmine Agnello, the grandson of late Gambino boss John Gotti, pleaded guilty to misappropriating $1.1 million in COVID relief funds and seeks leniency citing his kidney donation to his mother.
  • Federal prosecutors oppose, saying donor status does not justify leniency.
  • Agnello faces three years in prison and must pay $1.2 million in restitution.
  • The court filing is sealed, but prosecutors say medical care is available during recovery.