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In June 2002, a few days before his brother John's death, Peter Gotti was indicted on federal racketeering charges. During Peter Gotti's trial, federal prosecutors released information revealing that Peter was having an affair with Marjorie Alexander, a longtime girlfriend. Alexander then publicly acknowledged the liaison and declared her love for Peter. In response, Peter berated Alexander for causing the publicity and broke off all contact with her. Alexander later committed suicide. During this time Catherine Gotti, Peter's wife of 42 years, filed for divorce. Catherine asked the judge at one of Peter's trials to lock up Peter and throw away the key.

In 2003, Peter Gotti was convicted of extortion and money laundering activities centered on the Brooklyn and Staten Island waterfronts, and for the attempted extortion of film actor Steven Seagal. Peter received over 20 years in prison. In April 2004, Peter was convicted of extortion in the construction industry and for plotting to murder government informant and former Gambino underboss Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano. Peter received an additional 9½ years in prison.

As of April 2010, Peter Gotti is imprisoned at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Terre Haute, Indiana. His projected release date is May 5, 2032, effectively a life sentence. During his last trial, lawyers stated that Peter Gotti was blind in one eye and suffered from thyroid goiter, sciatica, emphysema, rheumatoid arthritis, postconcussion syndrome, and depression.


Adapted from the Wikipedia article Peter Gotti, under the G. N. U. Free Documentation License. Please also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki