A reputed mobster who
assaulted the
then-boyfriend and now husband of former “Real Housewives of New
Jersey” cast member Dina Manzo in exchange for a deeply discounted
lavish wedding reception is now headed to federal prison.
John Perna, 44, of Cedar Grove,
received a 30-month sentence Thursday.
Perna man must also pay $17,816 in
restitution.
According to prosecutors, the
former husband of cast member Manzo hired Perna to assault his ex-wife’s then
boyfriend. Prosecutors say Perna is a member of the Lucchese organized crime
family and carried out the assault in July 2015.
Prosecutors say a month later,
Perna held a wedding reception at Thomas Manzo’s restaurant. Thomas Manzo
has pleaded not guilty.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.