Trending Now - Victoria Gotti Declines Kidney From Son if He Remains Incarcerated

WHO:

Victoria Gotti, 63, is the mother of Carmine Agnello, 39, who is a convicted fraudster and former reality TV star from "Growing Up Gotti."

John Gotti, Victoria's father, was the former head of the Gambino crime family.

Steven Metcalf is Carmine's attorney.

Judge Nusrat Choudhury is the presiding judge in Carmine's case.

WHAT:

Victoria Gotti stated she would rather forgo a kidney transplant from her son than see him recover in prison.

Carmine Agnello pleaded guilty in 2024 to fraudulently applying for COVID relief loans, pocketing over $1.1 million.

Prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of 31 to 44 months for Carmine.

An emergency request was filed by Metcalf after Carmine's sentencing was adjourned.

The kidney transplant surgery is scheduled for March 30, 2026, with three surgeons involved.

Victoria Gotti has a 40% chance of surviving the next five years on dialysis without a kidney transplant.

WHERE:

The court proceedings are taking place in Central Islip federal court.

WHEN:

Victoria Gotti's father, John Gotti, died in prison in 2002 at the age of 61.

Carmine Agnello pleaded guilty in September 2024.

The sentencing for Carmine was scheduled for March 13, 2026.

WHY:

Victoria Gotti does not want her son to recover in prison due to her father's negative health experience while incarcerated.

Metcalf argues that incarcerating Carmine would effectively sentence Victoria to a terminal status due to her health condition.

HOW:

Carmine's attorney filed a 79-page sentencing memo arguing for probation instead of prison time, highlighting Carmine's positive contributions to society.

Prosecutors argue that Carmine can still donate a kidney while incarcerated.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 19:19 UTC)

In a dramatic turn of events, Victoria Gotti has expressed her willingness to forgo a kidney transplant from her son, Carmine Agnello, who is facing sentencing for fraudulently obtaining over $1.1 million in COVID relief loans. The court proceedings are taking place in Central Islip federal court, where prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of 31 to 44 months for Carmine, while his attorney argues that incarcerating him would jeopardize Victoria's health, as she has only a 40% chance of surviving the next five years on dialysis without a transplant. The kidney surgery is scheduled for March 30, and an emergency request has been filed after Carmine's sentencing was adjourned today.