New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
Summary
John Alite, a New Jersey councilman and former mob enforcer, was arrested for extortion and other charges. Authorities say he lent money illegally and used threats to force debtors to give up money and property.Key Facts
- John Alite is a 63-year-old council member in Englishtown, New Jersey.
- He was charged with multiple counts of extortion and corporate misconduct.
- Alite allegedly made loans with interest rates higher than allowed by law.
- He threatened people with violence if they did not pay or return property.
- Alite used his business, Straightened-Out Entertainment, Inc., to support the illegal activities.
- He was a top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
- Alite admitted to committing multiple murders and violent acts during his time with the mob.
- After serving over 14 years in prison, he left the mob and later joined the town council in 2025.
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