Former Gambino family underboss Sammy “The Bull” Gravano told host Sean Hannity that a series of secretly recorded conversations with boss John Gotti convinced him the Mafia’s oath was no longer viable. Gravano said the recordings, which captured Gotti discussing the Castellano murder and other mob activities, initially frustrated him but ultimately pushed him to walk away from the organization.

Recorded conversations spark anger

Gravano recalled that Gotti’s loose talk on the tapes made him “annoyed” and led him to think, “Man, you don’t know when to shut your mouth.” The tension grew after both men were arrested, when Gotti allegedly tried to influence lawyers and the defense’s strategy regarding the tapes.

Perceived betrayal and looming danger

According to Gravano, Gotti’s plan to portray him as a monster to jurors—suggesting he had killed people and taken over businesses—was the breaking point. Gravano said the boss’s willingness to sacrifice him for his own freedom confirmed that the code of loyalty was dead.

Gravano later learned that Gotti intended to have him eliminated, allegedly ordering capo Frankie LoCascio to spread the word that Gravano had “lost his mind” and was a threat to the family.

Decision to cooperate with the government

Faced with what he described as a betrayal of the Mafia’s core principle that “the boss must go free,” Gravano decided to cooperate with federal authorities. He later testified against Gotti, contributing to the prosecution’s case.

Reflection on a violent past

During the interview, Gravano also recounted his involvement in 19 murders, participation in the blood oath, and his role in the 1985 hit on Gambino boss Paul Castellano. He emphasized that his cooperation was driven by personal safety concerns rather than any later revelations about Gotti’s plans.

The full interview is available on iHeartRadio, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast platforms.

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