The murder trial of John "Junior" Gotti - a case already marked by hysterical outbursts - took another weird turn on Tuesday when the mob scion refused to come to court.
With the judge on the bench in federal court in Manhattan, the lawyers in place and the jury ready to enter, a deputy U.S. marshal announced that the jailed Gotti wouldn't leave his cell - news to his defense team.
"No one has heard anything directly from Mr. Gotti," said attorney Charles Carnesi, who was set to resume a closing argument.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
'Junior' Gotti arrives in court about 2 hours late
The AP reports:
