The ex-husband of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Dina Manzo was convicted of planning an attack on his ex-wife’s current husband.
The ex-husband of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Dina Cantin was convicted Tuesday of orchestrating an attack almost nine years ago on the reality star’s new romantic partner.was found guilty of conspiracy, falsifying and concealing documents for a federal investigation, and committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering activity, the U.S.
Manzo hired John Perna, a “soldier” from the Lucchese crime family, to attack and injure Dina’s then-boyfriend , Dave Cantin, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said in a statement. Manzo gave Perna a free wedding reception at a venue he owned in exchange for the attack, then concealed and falsified documents related to a federal investigation into the assault, Sellinger said.
Style is where The Washington Post covers happenings on the front lines of culture and what it all means, including the arts, media, social trends, politics and yes, fashion, all told with personality and deep reporting. For more Style stories,Dina and Thomas married in the mid-2000s, in a wedding shown on a VH1 reality show.
Dina was one of the early stars of “RHONJ,” appearing with her sister, Caroline Manzo , her rescue puppy and her cat. Outside of the show, Dina’s loyal fan base won her an HGTV show,Dina announced her breakup on Twitter in early 2013. “My secret…I have been separated since October, my heart hurts but Tommy & I will always share a very special love,” she wrote. She returned for one more season of “Real Housewives,” in 2014, as a soon-to-be divorcée.
Perna, with help from a member of his crew, used a “slapjack” weapon to attack Dave in the parking lot, authorities said.Manzo now faces a maximum sentence of more than 40 years in prison, as well as up to $500,000 in fines between the three counts. His sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 15.Manzo was accused of acting as an accomplice in an invasion of Dina and Dave’s townhouse in Holmdel, N.J., in 2017, shortly before they married.
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