JOHNALITE
From Mob Enforcer to Councilman and Advocate
"I turned my past into a purpose"
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About John Alite
From Gambino enforcer to a global voice of redemption and justice.
John Alite, born to Albanian parents in Queens, New York, became a notorious Gambino crime family associate in the 1980s and 1990s. Known as "The Calculator" and described by FBI agent Ted Otto as a "hybrid gangster," Alite was a top earner under John Gotti and Gotti Jr., involved in six murders, drug trafficking, and racketeering. After 14 years in prison, including time in brutal Brazilian facilities, he turned his life around following his release in 2012, becoming a beacon of redemption.
Today, John is a councilman in Englishtown, NJ, sworn in on March 12, 2025, and a bestselling author of five books: Gotti's Rules (2015), Prison Rules (2019), Darkest Hour (2020), Mafia International (2021), and The Perfect Gangster (2023). He has appeared in Netflix documentaries Fear City: New York vs The Mafia (2020) and Get Gotti (2023), as well as on 60 Minutes and Dateline NBC. John hosts the podcast The Mob, The Mafia, and The MAN, advocating against the fentanyl crisis—fueled by the 2022 death of his daughter Chelsea—and has been a Trump supporter since 2016, meeting him multiple times.
John Alite
Former Mob Enforcer, Councilman, Bestselling Author, Speaker, Advocate, Media Personality, Podcaster
The Journey of John Alite
Born in Queens, New York
John Alite was born on September 30, 1962, in Woodhaven, Queens, to Albanian immigrant parents from Gjirokastër, growing up in a gritty neighborhood that shaped his early life.
Joined the Gambino Crime Family
In the early 1980s, John became a top earner for the Gambino crime family under John Gotti, earning the nickname 'The Calculator' for his strategic mind, though his Albanian heritage barred him from being a 'made man.'
Arrested in Brazil
After years on the run, John was arrested in 2004 in Brazil, enduring brutal conditions in notorious prisons, a pivotal moment that began his path to redemption.
Cooperated with Authorities
In 2008, John Alite, a former Gambino enforcer, cooperated with the government after learning, while imprisoned in Brazil’s brutal concentration camps for nearly three years, that Bonanno and Gambino bosses, captains, and 60 associates were secretly working with the FBI against him. This betrayal, discovered five years prior, led him to plead guilty to charges including six murders in 2006 and testify against John Gotti Jr., securing a reduced sentence and release in 2012 after 14 years.
Released from Prison
John was released in 2012, beginning a journey of redemption by dedicating his life to mentoring at-risk youth and sharing his story to prevent others from following his past path.
Published 'Gotti's Rules'
John authored 'Gotti's Rules: The Story of John Alite, Junior Gotti, and the Demise of the American Mafia,' a bestseller that offered an insider's perspective on organized crime.
Began Supporting Donald Trump
John started supporting Donald Trump in 2016, meeting him five times, including at Mar-a-Lago, and began campaigning for him while discussing politics on his platforms.
Published Darkest Hour
In 2018, John Alite, with S.C. Pike, published 'Darkest Hour,' a biography detailing his childhood and early life, marking his mission to dispel the mystique of the mafia and inspire others to avoid a life of crime.
Released The Perfect Gangster
In 2018, the documentary 'The Perfect Gangster,' directed by Andy Deliana, was released, featuring John Alite, a former Gambino crime family associate, as he shares his violent past and journey toward redemption, exploring the essence of the gangster lifestyle in New York.
Published 'Prison Rules'
John released 'Prison Rules,' sharing raw insights from his 14 years behind bars, further establishing himself as a notable author on crime and redemption.
Featured in Netflix's 'Fear City' and Published 'Darkest Hour'
John appeared in Netflix's 'Fear City: New York vs The Mafia,' providing insights into the Gambino family, and published 'Darkest Hour,' reflecting on his life's darkest moments.
Published 'Mafia International'
John authored 'Mafia International,' exploring the global reach of organized crime, adding to his growing legacy as a bestselling author.
Daughter Chelsea's Death from Fentanyl
On August 18, 2022, John's daughter Chelsea, aged 30, died from a fentanyl-laced Percocet overdose, leaving behind her son Brayden. This tragedy fueled John's fight against the fentanyl crisis.
Featured in Netflix's 'Get Gotti' and Published 'The Perfect Gangster'
John appeared in Netflix's 'Get Gotti,' sharing his testimony against Gotti Jr., and published 'The Perfect Gangster,' his fifth book, cementing his status as a crime expert.
Sworn in as Councilman in Englishtown, NJ
On March 12, 2025, John was sworn in as a councilman in Englishtown, New Jersey, focusing on combating the drug epidemic through community programs and advocacy. With John Alite, you never know what's next—his journey continues to inspire and evolve.
Books by John
Raw stories from the streets to redemption.
Mafia International
A firsthand account of Alite’s international operations with the Gambino crime family and his eventual turn against organized crime.
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Prison Rules
Insights into the brutal world of prison life and the lessons learned behind bars.
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Darkest Hour
A raw and unflinching account of John Alite's childhood and the influences that led him into a life of crime.
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Featured Films
From the streets to the silver screen.
Fear City: New York vs The Mafia
A 2020 Netflix documentary series exploring the mafia’s dominance in 1970s and 1980s New York, featuring John Alite’s firsthand accounts of his time as a Gambino crime family enforcer.
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The Perfect Gangster
A 2023 film based on John Alite’s book, depicting his life as a Gambino enforcer, his involvement in organized crime, and his path to redemption after turning his life around.
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Making headlines across major publications.
Ex-Gambino Mobster John Alite Now Councilman in Englishtown, New Jersey
John Alite, a former Gambino crime family enforcer, was sworn in as a councilman in Englishtown, NJ, on March 12, 2025, aiming to combat the drug epidemic after losing his daughter to fentanyl.
Read MoreMob Enforcer John Alite Joins War Against Fentanyl After Daughter’s Death
Chelsea Alite, 30, died on August 18, 2022, from a fentanyl-laced Percocet, prompting her father, former Gambino enforcer John Alite, to advocate against the drug crisis.
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New Trump Photo with Mobster John Alite Surfaces
A 2022 photo shows Donald Trump posing with John Alite, a former Gambino hitman turned podcaster, highlighting Alite’s support for Trump’s criminal justice reform efforts.
Read MoreMafia Hitman Turned Pol John Alite Heckled at Town Hall by Ex-Junior Gotti Underling
On April 20, 2025, John Alite, now an Englishtown councilman, faced heckling from a former Gotti associate during a town hall, underscoring tensions from his mob past.
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Gambino Family Mob Enforcer Who Shot 40 People and Killed 6 Appointed to Town Council in New Jersey
John Alite, a former Gambino enforcer linked to 40 shootings and 6 murders, was appointed to the Englishtown, NJ, town council on March 12, 2025, sparking debate over his past.
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