{"id":2646544,"date":"2026-08-18T14:02:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T18:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sammy-the-bull-gravano-recounts-turning-on-john-gotti\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T14:07:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T18:07:09","slug":"sammy-the-bull-gravano-recounts-turning-on-john-gotti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sammy-the-bull-gravano-recounts-turning-on-john-gotti\/","title":{"rendered":"Sammy \u2018The Bull\u2019 Gravano recounts turning on John Gotti"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsammy-the-bull-gravano-recounts-turning-on-john-gotti%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2646544&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Sammy \u201cThe Bull\u201d Gravano explained in an interview with sean Hannity why he decided to betray John Gotti. Gravano, Gotti\u2019s former underboss, revealed that he turned against Gotti after learning his lawyers intended to make Gravano the scapegoat in the murder of Paul Castellano. His cooperation with the authorities led to gotti\u2019s conviction in 1992 on multiple charges, including murder and racketeering, for which Gotti received a life sentence. Gravano admitted to participating in 19 murders during his criminal career. He recounted witnessing the 1985 assassination of Castellano outside Sparks Steak House,a pivotal event that solidified Gotti\u2019s leadership of the Gambino crime family and frightened the mafia. Gravano emphasized that killing the \u201cboss of bosses\u201d was a meaningful and risky move. Over the years, he reflected on the Mafia\u2019s strict code, which prioritized loyalty above all, even family and God, but his perspective changed after prison and embracing Christianity. Gravano spent more than 23 years incarcerated and now believes he can be forgiven for his past sins, having turned to faith after attending church and hearing messages of forgiveness.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sammy \u201cThe Bull\u201d Gravano revealed why he turned on John Gotti in a new interview with Sean Hannity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI said, \u2018F*** the Mafia, f*** the oath, and f*** John Gotti. I\u2019m switching sides,\u2019\u201d Gravano said.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4691218\/sammy-the-bull-gravano-recounts-turning-on-john-gotti\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Sammy \u2018The Bull\u2019 Gravano recounts turning on John Gotti<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4691156\/judge-release-wwii-memorial-vandal\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Judge orders release of suspect accused of vandalizing World War II Memorial<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4690929\/steve-descano-under-fire-accused-killers-insanity-pleas\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Soros-backed prosecutor in Virginia under fire for accused killers\u2019 insanity pleas<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gravano, Gotti\u2019s former underboss, discussed the hit against Paul \u201cBig Paul\u201d Castellano, the Mafia\u2019s blood oath, his prison years, and his Christian faith on FOX News Media\u2019s <em>Hang Out with Sean Hannity<\/em> podcast. He said he turned on Gotti after realizing Gotti\u2019s lawyers planned to make him the fall guy in the Castellano case.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >testimony helped prosecutors secure<\/a> a life sentence against Gotti, who was convicted in 1992 of murder, racketeering, and other crimes. Gravano had admitted to participating in 19 murders as part of his cooperation with the government.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m 55 years old with a rat label,\u201d Gravano said. \u201cDo I want to go in a witness unit? No.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gravano also revisited the December 1985 hit on Castellano outside Sparks Steak House in Manhattan. Gravano said he and Gotti watched from a nearby vehicle as the shooting unfolded.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cYou\u2019re gonna kill the boss of bosses?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sammy \u201cThe Bull\u201d Gravano on the plot to kill Gambino crime family boss Paul Castellano.<\/p>\n<p>Full episode out Tuesday on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OnfLujg8FQ\">pic.twitter.com\/OnfLujg8FQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sean Hannity \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@seanhannity) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/seanhannity\/status\/2089094852587712581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 16, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe whole Mafia was shaken by this,\u201d Gravano told Hannity, describing the reaction to the brazen killing. \u201cThey thought we were crazy. They were scared of us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The killing was a pivotal moment in Gotti\u2019s rise to power. Castellano and his driver, Thomas Bilotti, were shot dead outside the restaurant, and Gotti was formally recognized as the Gambino boss weeks later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gravano also recalled being asked to help kill Castellano, who he described as effectively the \u201cboss of bosses\u201d because of his influence over the Mafia Commission.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKilling the boss of bosses is not a favor,\u201d Gravano said. \u201cThis is a big deal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said members were taught that the Mafia came before virtually everything else in their lives, including their families. \u201cThey tell you this brotherhood is above God, country, and your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-progressive-group-launches-mega-ad-campaign-against-sen-kyrsten-sinema\/\" title=\"WATCH: Progressive Group Launches Mega Ad Campaign Against Sen. Kyrsten Sinema\">personal family<\/a>,\u201d Gravano said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gravano said his perspective eventually changed after years of prison and encounters with Christianity. He said he spent more than 23 years of his life incarcerated, and ultimately came to believe that he could be forgiven for his past.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI did my time with judges and lawyers and cops and agents and everything like that,\u201d Gravano said. \u201cI had a horrible life with a lot of scars.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4685007\/navy-mental-health-sailors-abraham-lincoln-iran-war\/\"><strong>NAVY ADMITS \u2018SIGNIFICANT STRAIN\u2019 ON DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBERS AFTER REPORTS OF WORSENING MENTAL HEALTH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He recalled hearing a pastor speak in California and eventually attending church, where the pastor encouraged him to embrace Christianity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe said, \u2018Your story \u2026 Jesus will forgive you,\u2019\u201d Gravano recalled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sammy Gravano explains why he betrayed Gotti in new interview<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3970,"featured_media":2646545,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP9702280687-e1787072491460.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[84334,84332,84333,36394,84331],"class_list":["post-2646544","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-criminal-testimony","tag-john-gotti","tag-mafia-history","tag-organized-crime","tag-sammy-gravano"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP9702280687-e1787072491460.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2646544","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3970"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2646544"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2646544\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2646549,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2646544\/revisions\/2646549"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2646545"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2646544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2646544"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2646544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}