Gravano: I Loved Gotti Despite Betrayal

Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, formerly second-in-command of the Gambino crime family, has shared surprising sentiments about his former boss, John Gotti. Gravano admitted to having "loved" Gotti, stating their relationship was "us against the world" until he discovered Gotti's disparaging remarks on wiretap tapes. This revelation led Gravano to cooperate with federal authorities, resulting in Gotti's 1992 conviction.

Gravano's cooperation also involved pleading guilty to racketeering and admitting to 19 murders. He explained his decision to flip after 11 months in prison, stating Gotti's actions turned his "love to hate." The documentary "Gotti's Guy" also features Lewis Kasman, who called Gotti "Grandpa" and served as a devoted associate.

Kasman detailed his role in managing and hiding millions of dollars for the Gambino family, noting their annual earnings were estimated between $100 to $500 million in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He also acted as a de facto travel agent for Gotti, using his credit cards for expensive trips. Despite enjoying the business, Kasman now suffers from PTSD and nightmares due to his long involvement in organized crime.

John Gotti died in prison in 2002 at age 61. His family has since dismissed Kasman as a "habitual liar." Gravano, on the other hand, now runs a successful media company with millions of views, highlighting the continued public interest in organized crime.