New Jersey’s Mob Hitman Councilman Arrested for Extortion . . . Englishtown Councilman John Alite, a former Gambino crime family associate who later became a government witness, is accused of operating an extortion and illegal lending scheme, according to New Jersey authorities The experiment that could only happen in New Jersey has failed A former Gambino family hitman who pledged reform and spoke to others about his alleged murders and life of crime is
Former Gambino Mob Enforcer and NJ Councilman Arrested in Alleged . . . From Mob Enforcer to Public Office Alite is widely known for his former role within the Gambino crime family A longtime associate of John Gotti Jr , he was once closely connected to the notorious New York crime organization and served as the best man at Gotti's wedding After years involved in organized crime, Alite spent approximately 14 years in prison and later became a government witness
Ex-Mob Hitman Turned Englishtown Councilman Arrested on Extortion . . . ENGLISHTOWN, N J (VINnews) – John Alite, a former Gambino crime family associate and admitted hit man who was elected to the Englishtown Borough Council in March 2025, was arrested Friday on charges including extortion, terroristic threats and usury, New Jersey authorities said Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email Alite, 63, faces multiple counts of theft by
Mob-Tied Councilman Cuffed Again | Republican Press A New Jersey councilman with a mob past is now back in handcuffs, and the charge list raises fresh questions about violent debt collection and public trust Quick Take John Alite was arrested Friday in New Jersey on extortion-related charges Officials allege he made loans above the legal rate and used threats to collect money and property Reports say prosecutors also tied his business