They were on the outs at the time of the assault. 'Real Housewives' star's husband freed from jail pending home-invasion Murphy, now is not the time to hand the ports to the mob, NJ can withdraw from 1950s-era Waterfront Commission: SCOTUS, Anthony Zottola sentenced to life for having NYC mobster dad killed in murder-for-hire plot, Mexican Mafia members run profitable illegal Los Angeles casinos from behind bars. John Perna who is alleged to have ties to the Lucchese Crime Family was sentenced to 30 months in prison for planning and carrying out an aggravated assault on David Cantin. A month after the beating, Manzo hosted the 330-guest affair, which prosecutors say was attended by other members of the New York City crime family. The charges and allegations in the indictment remaining against Manzo are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. According to People, it's during that window of time that Thomas allegedly became increasingly "upset" by David Cantin for having what was described as an "ongoing relationship" with his estranged wife which in turn presumably fueled him to organize the attack. Senior Litigation Counsel V. Grady OMalley and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Kendall Randolph of the U.S. Attorneys Offices Organized Crime and Gangs Unit in Newark will prosecute the case. Breaking News: Philly/Boston Wiseguy Robert Gentile, 85, Dies. The conspiracy to commit the violent crime in aid of racketeering activity count against both defendants carries a maximum potential penalty of three years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Main Office: Breaking News: Popular Philly Mob Captain Domenic Grande Set for Change of Plea Hearing. 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", "In exchange for committing the assault, Perna held a lavish wedding reception at Manzo's restaurant, just one month later, for a fraction of the price he would otherwise have paid," the statement continued. Joe Atmonavage may be reached at jatmonavage@njadvancemedia.com. Mobster On The Move: Convicted Philly/NorthJersey Mob Soldier Joey Electric Has A New HomeFor Now. // ]]>, Report an Issue | Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Its unclear exactly where the case in Monmouth County stands, but a spokesperson for the prosecutors office told Heavy there is no trial date set. NEWARK, N.J. A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 276 months in prison for his role as the gunman in two armed bank robberies. Philadelphia businessman under investigation by the FBI & SEC. "Perna was armed with a 'slapjack' during the assault. His attorney did not immediately respond to a comment on the guilty plea. YIKES. 970 Broad Street, 7th Floor Accordingly, Andrew Dziopia, Mr. Manzos Pre-Trial Services Officer, has indicated that he does not have any objection the modification of bail conditions sought by Mr. Manzo. John Perna, 44, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty to Count One of an indictment charging him with committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering activity. A reputed mobster John Perna, 44, (pictured) has been sentenced to two-and-half years for attacking the husband of former 'Real Housewives' star Dina Manzo (pictured together right) In. Things Not So Cozy For Mob Associate Daniel Cozzy Castelli As He Pleads Guilty To Racketeering And Drug Charges. The Truth About Dina Manzo And Her Ex-Husband's Relationship, Dina opted to take a step back from filming. Alleged Mobster Sentenced for 2015 Attack on Dina Manzo's Husband - People Dina, who is mom to daughter Lexi from a previous relationship, married Cantin on June 28, 2017. For all of you non-Bravoholics out there, according to People, the story goes that in 2015, Manzo ordered John Perna, an alleged "organized crime soldier" to assault Dina's now-husband, David Cantin, in exchange for a heavily discounted reception at a wedding hall venue that Manzo co-owns. The feds also charge that prior to Pernas scheduled state prison sentence in January 2016, he falsely reported that his Mercedes Benz was stolen and destroyed. Authorities said a month later, Perna held a wedding reception for 330 guests at Thomas Manzos Brownstone Restaurant in Paterson for a fraction of the price. Many of the guests were members of the Lucchese crime family, according to prosecutors. Lucchese Crime Family Soldier John Perna Pleads Guilty to Planning and Which QVC and HSN Hosts Are Leaving in Layoffs? Related To Anthony Perna, Giacomo Perna, James Perna, Homes Perna, Gail Perna. The 44-year-old Cedar Grove man must also pay $17,816 in restitution. He said Manzo has no intention of pleading guilty to what he has been charged with. The wedding and reception, held in August 2015, were attended by approximately 330 people, and included many members of the Lucchese Crime Family. He allegedly failed to provide the requested documents and deliberately submitted a false document regarding the reception to the government, along with a false certification, authorities said. Contact & Personal Details. John Perna received a 30-month sentence Thursday. In exchange for committing the assault, Perna held a lavish wedding reception at Manzos restaurant a month later for a fraction of the price he would otherwise have paid. The indictment also charged Perna with conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud related to a false car insurance claim. More Sentencings Coming, Lawyers For Accused Philly Mob Underboss Steve Mazzone Want More Discovery, Any Other Crimes Evidence And Witness List For Upcoming Racketeering Conspiracy Trial, Judge in Philly Mob Case Reshuffles Trial Lineup. In addition, Mr. Manzo has an ownership interest in several properties located in New York, and, prior to his arrest, Mr. Manzo sought medical treatment from his cardiologist in New York. The reception was attended by over 330 guests, many of whom were members of the Lucchese Crime Family. Perna will have three years supervised release after he gets out of the clink and hell have to pay almost $18,000 in restitution, a federal judge ordered at sentencing. The Jackals. John Perna, 43, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a federal charge of committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering activity. NJ mobster attacked RHONJ boyfriend in exchange for party Reputed Mobster Sentenced for Assaulting 'Real Housewives' Husband in NEWARK, N.J. A Bronx, New York, man was sentenced today to 516 months in prison for a multistate crime spree during which he kidnapped and sexually assaulted his former CAMDEN, N.J. A Florida man was sentenced today to 33 months in prison and three years of supervised release for assaulting two U.S. Air Force military police officers with District of New Jersey According to the indictment, Perna made good on the deal when later that year, he and an accomplice followed Cantin to a strip mall in New Jersey and proceeded to assault him with "a dangerous weapon, namely a slap jack, with the intent to inflict serious permanent injury," as stated in the official documents. Our journalism needs your support. A reputed Mafioso was sentenced on Thursday to two-and-a-half years behind bars for assaulting the husband of former The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dina Manzo. South Philly Mob Legend Joseph Chickie Ciancaglini Passes. The couple was in town for Teresa Giudices daughter, Audrianas first communion. John Perna, 44, an alleged soldier in the Lucchese crime family, had roughed up Manzo's new beau at the request of her jealous ex-husband Tom Manzo in July 2015, Acting US Attorney Rachael. The order from U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty states, the conditions of defendant Thomas Manzos pretrial release are hereby MODIFIED to remove the $100,000.00 unsecured appearance bond and permit defendant Thomas Manzos continued release upon the deposit of cash in the full amount of the $100,000.00 bail, via certified check made payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court.. An official website of the United States government. The two separated in 2012 and finalized their divorce in 2016. 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