https://nypost.com/2025/02/15/us-news/long-island-family-wants-50-million-from-gottis-for-hs-brawl


From the Post:

A Long Island family reputedly assaulted by the wife and daughter of former Gambino boss John “Junior” Gotti have sued the mother-daughter duo for $50 million.

The incident, which took place in Feb, 2024 at a high school basketball game (Locust Valley HS), resulted in assault charges for Kimberly ("Junior's" wife) and Giana ("Junior's" daughter). However, the cases against both were dismissed in Oct, 2024 on a 'technicality' per the Post's reporting.

In this more recent case, the aggrieved family [Jean & Crystal Etienne] claim Kimberly and Gianna allegedly used several epithets as well as offensive language during the exchange, this per documents from the lawsuit found in Brooklyn Federal Court records.

On the other hand, the Gottis have 'vehemently denied' using any slurs and instead have insisted that Crystal Etienne was the aggressor in the scenario, hurling insults at their son (Joe Gotti) who was playing for the opposing team.

The Gottis repeatedly rejected plea deals in the case from Nassau County prosecutors and insisted their last name is what sparked (the now-dismissed) criminal charges. Their attorney called the new lawsuit “absolute hog wash, totally frivolous and a waste of time.”

Both sets of parents have claimed they were trying to protect their respective sons from verbal abuse from the stands.

Pretty fuckin pathetic if they are suing. But hey doesn't surprise me at all.

What a joke. The alleged criminal charges against the Gotti's were dismissed,so all that's left are allegations of verbal abuse.

Even if both sides engaged in such conduct, the judge should call it mutual fault and dismiss it.
I have no doubt that the Gotti name is like a cash register for these "plaintiffs".

Don't get me wrong, I do believe that Kim and Gianna probably did run their mouths, after all, the family is not known for having a calm demeanor.
Same goes for the plaintiffs.

The whole racist accusation is a hot topic button in this day and age,and is designed to inflame public opinion,regardless of the truth.

FYI,Gianna's acceptance to law school was rescinded upon her arrest. The family plans to re-apply,but didn't name a particular school.
I mean come on, fair's fair. How long do the kids and grandkids have to pay for John Gotti Sr.?

If Gotti Sr would be still alive nobody would have the balls to sue his family.

The family would have been whacked before they even made it to court. Thats not an exaggeration either. It would have been done.

Yep this whole charade is nothing but a complete joke. Just broke idiots wanting to get paid

You cannot reward laziness. This case is everything thats wrong with our legal system. Any scum can sue for anything without meeting certain criteria or a litmus test. The Gotti's should counter sue. Race hustling is a big business.

Gotti's don't sue people. They prefer to "settle out of court". LOL

This is typical for America no? Lawsuit nation.

Ridiculous nothing wrong with a good brawl once in while. In particular a girl fight.

Lol you're one of the most passive humans in existence. There is no way you're a brawler H lol. And I'm glad you aren't. It's just juvenile, but I expect nothing less from a Gotti