Thomas Manzo was found guilty! The ex-husband of Real Housewives of New Jersey alum, Dina Manzo “was convicted Tuesday on charges he hired a reputed mobster to assault the woman’s boyfriend in exchange for a free, lavish wedding reception.”
AP News reported, “A federal jury found Thomas Manzo of Franklin Lakes guilty of conspiracy, falsifying and concealing documents, and committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering activity.”
Thomas faces up to 46 years in prison when he’s sentenced in October.
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According NorthJersey.com, Thomas Manzo, “The Franklin Lakes resident and owner of The Brownstone banquet hall in Paterson, had been on trial for the past two and a half weeks for directing an alleged mafia member to assault the then boyfriend of his former wife, Real Housewives of New Jersey star, Dina Cantin.”
Thomas Manzo “hired John Perna — whom they described as a soldier in the Lucchese Crime Family — to commit a July 2015 attack. Perna’s wedding reception was held the following month at a restaurant in Paterson partly owned by Manzo, prosecutors said.”
Bravo TV fans react:
- Best News 🗞️ in awhile! Justice for Dina🎯❤️🙌🏽
- I still cannot fathom how Caroline took the side of her brother in law over the safety of her own sister for a lavish wedding. WTH
- I will never forgive Caroline for this. I absolutely believe she ratted Teresa out to the government.
- “My family is as thick as thieves…” sure!! She fuckkked her own sister over. She sent a letter to the judge DEFENDING her ex brother in law who attacked her sister with a hammer! She’s a RAT, a liar and a snake!!! Now she’s lyingggg about @brandiglanville too!! I’m sure way too much booze was involved but let’s face it Caroline has proven she’s a lowlife subhuman!!!
- Makes sense why she’s no longer friends with Tre. Tre is friends with @dolorescatania whom wrote a letter defending Dina’s assailant.
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Edit to add:
This TikTok provided a great background on the Manzo’s family history.
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