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The latter years of Gotti's reign were marred by legal troubles. His organized crime activities drew the attention of federal prosecutors, who were determined to dismantle the mafia's hold on the city. A series of trials in the late 1980s painted Gotti as a nearly untouchable figure, known as “the Teflon Don” because charges seemed to slide off him. However, this era of invincibility would not last indefinitely.
Growing tensions within the Gambino family only compounded his problems. As Gotti gathered more attention, he alienated many allies. In the early 1990s, the FBI successfully wiretapped key associates, unraveling a trove of evidence against him. This pressure ultimately led to his arrest in December 1990.