Dina Manzo's Ex-Husband Sentenced for Hiring Mobster Assault in 2024
- Thomas Manzo was sentenced to seven years in prison for hiring a mobster to assault his ex-wife's boyfriend.
- The attack occurred in July 2015 and was part of a conspiracy involving a wedding reception for the attacker.
- This case illustrates the serious consequences of engaging in organized crime and personal vendettas.
In Newark, New Jersey, Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of a cast member from 'Real Housewives of New Jersey,' was sentenced to seven years in prison for orchestrating an assault on his ex-wife's boyfriend. The attack, which occurred in July 2015, involved hiring John Perna, a reputed mobster associated with the Lucchese crime family, to carry out the violent act. Manzo's motive was linked to a lavish wedding reception that he agreed to host for Perna in exchange for the assault. A federal jury found him guilty of conspiracy, falsifying documents, and committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering. Following the attack, Perna was sentenced to 2½ years in prison after pleading guilty to his involvement in the crime. The case highlights the intersection of organized crime and personal vendettas, as well as the severe legal repercussions for those involved in such conspiracies. Manzo will also face three years of supervised release after serving his prison sentence, marking a significant downfall for someone previously connected to a high-profile reality television series. The boyfriend involved in the incident has since become Dina Manzo's husband, indicating a resolution in their personal lives despite the violent past.