Description: Newark, NJ - The United States of America charged Thomas Manzo, age 55, and and John Perna, age 43, with assault and battery. His co-defendant, John Perna, a Cedar Grove, New Jersey, resident who prosecutors say has ties to the Lucchese Crime Family, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and was sentenced in June 2021 to . John Perna, 43, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal charge of committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering activity. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), An owner of the Brownstown House hired a mobster to assault his ex-wifes then-boyfriend in exchange for a lavish wedding reception at the upscale Paterson banquet hall, according to charges filed by U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito. John Perna, 44, of Cedar Grove, who federal authorities say is a member of the Lucchese Crime Family, was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering activity. Terms of Use / Privacy Policy / Manage Newsletters, By Associated Press - Thomas, 55, "was a co-owner of a restaurant and wedding venue (the 'Venue') in Passaic County at which defendant John Perna was scheduled to hold a wedding reception on August 16, 2015 (the . . It was then claimed that Tommy hired Perna in 2015 to assault Dina's then-boyfriend in exchange for a deeply-discounted wedding reception at The Brownstone, where Manzo is a co-owner with his brother. But thats not the fun part of the story. }) And how many catfights between housewives with augmented cheeks, butts and boobs can we possibly bear? },false) John Perna, of Cedar Grove, N.J., on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of committing a violent crime in aid of . Suspect John Perna is the son of reputed former longtime Lucchese crime-family capo Ralph V. Perna, who the feds once accused of running the Mafia faction's New Jersey operations. When Perna is released, he will have three years of supervised release, and also he will have to pay $18,000 in restitution. As it did for Lucchese Mafia family mobster John Perna when he got involved in the love affairs of a friend of his. The following month, Perna held a lavish wedding reception at the restaurant for a fraction of the price, prosecutors said. His case remains pending. In exchange for his strongarm services, Perna allegedly got a huge discount on a wedding reception at Manzos ritzy Paterson, NJ, restaurant, Brownstone. The newspapers cover it and people eat it up. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { Former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Dina Manzo's ex-husband hired a "made man" in an infamous mob family to assault her boyfriend in exchange for a discount on a wedding party, federal prosecutors allege. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ }); John Perna, 43, admitted on Wednesday that he planned and carried out an assault on the husband of one of the former 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' stars, Dina Manzo, in 2015. John Perna, 44, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey was found guilty of attacking Dina Manzo's new boyfriend David Cantin - now her husband - at the request of her jealous ex-husband in 2015. } His payment to John Perna was in the form of a hugely discounted (but not free) wedding reception at the Manzo family's luxury catering facility called The Brownstone. Thomas Manzo, 55, and John Perna, 43, are charged with organizing an assault on Dina's current husband, David Cantin, in July 2015 . Perna's wedding celebration took place at the Brownstone Restaurant in August 2015. pg.acq.push(function() { document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ He is accused of deliberately submitting a false document and certification about the wedding reception to the government, authorities said. Prosecutors allege the former husband of cast member Dina Manzo, Thomas Manzo, hired Perna to assault his ex-wifes then boyfriend. Perna was accused of slapping Cantin in a Passiac County mall as well. By Minyvonne Burke. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), . Thomas Manzo, 55, and John Perna, 43, were charged with allegedly committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering activity and conspiracy to commit a violent crime, according to an indictment . They were on the outs at the time of the assault. John Perna, 44, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, must also pay $17,816 in restitution as part of the 30-month sentence he received Thursday, according to federal prosecutors. When Black Marxist Angela Davis found out her ancestors owned slaves. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Manzo Has Denied the Charges Getty Dina Manzo in 2014. Authorities got a serious glimpse into the inner workings of the alleged crime family-within-a-crime family during the massive takedown of a $2 billion-plus illegal . We've received your submission. John Perna, 44, of Cedar Grove testified last October that Thomas Manzo hired him in 2015 to assault David Cantin, who was dating Dina at the time. Authorities say John Perna, 44, of Cedar Grove, is a member of the Lucchese Crime Family. 8,580, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved The alleged Cosa Nostra members father was accused by the feds of running the Lucchese factions Garden State operations. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. }); pg.acq.push(function() { NEWARK, N.J. - The ex-husband of one of the stars of the Bravo television show "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," and an organized crime soldier were arrested today on charges of planning and carrying out an assault of the Bravo star's current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Perna is . 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. NEWARK, N.J. (AP) A reputed mobster admitted assaulting the then-boyfriend and now husband of a former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member in exchange for a deeply discounted lavish wedding reception. Perna faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine when hes sentenced on April 28. YOU WILL PAY. hitType: 'event', hitType: 'event', Perna held a wedding reception for 330 guests . Thomas Manzo has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering . MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of In exchange for a discounted or free wedding, Perna would leave his ex-wife's then boyfriend . Growing up in New Jersey, Jennifer was surrounded by the fast pace Manhattan skyline, where she learned to embrace the idea of travel. On Wednesday, John Perna, who prosecutors said was a member of the Lucchese crime family, pleaded guilty to his role in the plot. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Wiretaps caught the sons once boasting about Daddys rise to the top. Forget the "Real Housewives of New Jersey." The reception was attended by over 330 guests, many of whom were members of the Lucchese crime family. ga('ads.send', { The reality franchise has become so boring that what happens off the screen is much more interesting than what happens on. . }); Perna received a discount on a wedding reception at Manzs restaurant, the Brownstone in Paterson, N.J. Cantin is the same man who was attacked by Perna in 2015. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, File), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. ga('ads.send', { John Perna will be locked up for 2.5 years for the attack on the Real Housewives of New Jersey's Dina Manzo and her husband Dave in 2017. John Perna, 43, of Cedar Grove . Prosecutors allege the former husband of cast member Dina Manzo, Thomas Manzo, hired Perna to assault his ex-wifes then boyfriend. The ex-husband of one of the stars of the Bravo television show "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," and an organized crime soldier were arrested on charges of planning and carrying out an assault of the Bravo star's current husband in exchange for a . Thomas Manzo, 56, of Franklin Lakes, appears in court last month on charges related to a 2017 violent home invasion at his ex-wife's townhouse in Holmdel.New Jersey Courts. The U.S. Attorney's Office said in a statement, "Thomas Manzo, 55, of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, and John Perna, 43, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, are each charged by indictment with committing a . Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. . });