Was Gotti not piggy backing on others, including Castellano, and Gravano too, though?
De Meo, before he knew he was going to get whacked, was a monster money maker and helped mold guys like Testa and Senter who went on to be recruited by the Lucchese's. Not many of the guys close to De Meo ratted either - Borelli, Rosenberg, Testa and Senter.
Gravano as boss? Who knows? It was Gotti who dragged Gravano & LoCascio with him. Gravano was a crafty, industrious guy and he didn't play chicken with the Feds. Yes, his problem was insatiable greed. He did order and influence hits but what boss didn't? How many he personally participated in is debatable.
I invoke my right under the 5th amendment of the United States constitution and decline to answer the question.
