Gotti Grandson Arrested: Timeline of Agnello's Legal Troubles Unfolds
Gotti's grandson pleaded guilty to $1.1 million COVID fraud and faced domestic assault charges.
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Carmine Agnello Arrest
Carmine Agnello, grandson of mob boss John Gotti, arrested for domestic assault on Long Island. The arrest comes weeks before he was scheduled to report to federal prison to serve a 15-month sentence for COVID-19 fraud related to pandemic relief loan theft.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Carmine Agnello sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for COVID-19 fraud
Carmine Agnello was sentenced in April 2026 to 15 months in federal prison following his conviction on COVID-19 fraud charges. He was scheduled to surrender to federal authorities on July 20, 2026, weeks after his domestic assault arrest. United States Attorney Joseph Nocella stated that Agnello illegally obtained government and taxpayer funds intended to assist legitimate businesses during the pandemic.
Carmine Agnello arrested for domestic assault in East Norwich, Long Island
Carmine Agnello, 39-40 years old, was arrested after police responded to a domestic assault incident at an East Norwich home on Long Island, New York on Tuesday, June 2. Agnello was accused of slapping, punching, and choking his 29-year-old girlfriend multiple times, causing substantial pain, swelling, and bruising. He also allegedly smashed her phone. Agnello was charged with third-degree assault, criminal obstruction of breathing, and criminal mischief. He was arraigned in court on Thursday, June 4.
Carmine Agnello pleaded guilty to COVID-19 fraud and theft of $1.1 million
Carmine Agnello pleaded guilty to stealing $1.1 million from the Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. He admitted to lying on pandemic relief loan forms about the number of employees at his business, Crown Auto Parts & Recycling, and misrepresenting what the borrowed funds would be used for. Agnello was convicted in April 2024 on charges related to COVID-19 fraud.
Carmine Agnello is grandson of mob boss John Gotti
Carmine Agnello is the grandson of John Gotti, the notorious boss of New York's Gambino crime family. Gotti was one of the most highly publicized American mobsters in history, known as 'The Dapper Don' for his custom-made suits and 'The Teflon Don' for his ability to beat federal charges in the 1980s.
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