Gotti Son's Release Plea for Mom's Transplant

0:00From Hollywood to the world, this is entertainment and celebrity news today. Victoria Gotti, daughter of the late Gambino crime family boss John Gotti, is urging a federal judge to release her son, Carmine Agnello, from prison. Carmine pleaded guilty this year to a COVID relief fraud scheme where he took in about $1.1 million. He's facing synancing soon, but his mom says she desperately needs him free for a family medical emergency. Victoria suffers from chronic kidney disease and requires a transplant to survive. Back in November, she had major kidney surgery and Carmine stepped up as her only compatible donor. Now she's ridden to the judge, explaining that prison conditions could make the donation procedure too risky for him. People close to the family describe Carmine as generous despite his legal troubles. Victoria shares three sons, with her ex-husband, also named Carmine, from whom she split two decades ago. She's best known from the reality show Growing of Gotti, which highlighted her mobster roots. In her court filing this week,

1:02Victoria stresses that without the transplant, her health could turn terminal. Prosecutors, however, want Carmine to serve between 31 and 44 months behind bars. Plus, repay $1.25 million in. Restitution. Syncing is set for this Friday, before a judge, newswrought child hurry in US District Court. Victoria's plea has sparked debate over whether family health should override criminal penalties in cases like this. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com