RHONJ: Tommy Manzo Seeks Plea Deal In 2015 Attack on Dina Manzo’s Current Husband

RHONJ: Tommy Manzo heading to trial for 2015 attack on Dina Manzo's current husband, David Cantin.

Tommy Manzo is seeking a plea deal concerning the 2015 attack on RHONJ alum Dina Manzo’s new husband, David Cantin.

Radar Online reports that Tommy Manzo recently sought a plea deal in the 2015 mob-style beating on his ex-wife Dina Manzo‘s then-boyfriend, now husband, David Cantin.

More than eight years after David Cantin was assaulted outside a New Jersey strip mall on July 18, 2015, Tommy Manzo revealed he will seek a plea deal in connection to the attack.

“Plea negotiations are anticipated, and both the United States and the defendant desire additional time to negotiate a plea agreement, which would render any grand jury proceedings and any subsequent trial of this matter unnecessary,” an August 17 court order read.

Thomas “Tommy” Manzo during a virtual court appearance connected to the case.

Court documents also reveal that Dina’s ex-husband has waived his right to a speedy trial.

In 2020, Tommy was indicted on federal charges concerning the 2015 attack on David.

Tommy allegedly hired mobster John Perna of the Lucchese crime family to track down David and leave him with a “permanent facial scar.” This alleged plot occurred after Dina began dating David following her 2012 split with Tommy.

The 55-year-old allegedly offered Perna a discount on his wedding reception at The Brownstone in exchange for the attack on David. The Brownstone is the Manzo family’s catering hall located in Paterson, NJ.

Perna and an associate tracked down David and attacked him outside a Passaic County strip mall on July 18, 2015.

Both Tommy and Perna were arrested in connection to the attack in 2020. Later that year, Perna pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison. Per court records, he was released from prison last month.

RHONJ alum Dina Manzo celebrates the holidays with her daughter Lexi Manzo and husband David Cantin

Tommy has until November 17 to make an agreement with the prosecution. If convicted, Tommy faces 43 years in prison.

Dina Manzo’s ex-husband was later arrested on May 11, 2021, and was charged with robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, criminal restraint, and stalking.

The younger Manzo brother was allegedly involved in the 2017 home invasion that left Dina and David bound, beaten, and robbed.

In May 2017, Dina and Dave, who were living in California, returned to New Jersey to attend Dina’s goddaughter Audriana Giudice’s First Holy Communion party.

After the event, they returned to their Holmdel home, where two were waiting for them. Per records, one of the men, who was identified as “an Italian guy with a North Jersey accent,” allegedly told the  couple, “This is what happens when you f–k with people from Paterson.”

Dina and Dave were tied up, assaulted with a baseball bat, and robbed of $500 and Dina’s new engagement ring.

The case “remains pending resolution,” per a spokesperson for Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago.

Tommy is currently walking around as a free man, thanks to a $100k bond and letters of support from Caroline Manzo and Dolores Catania.

Caroline Manzo supports Tommy Manzo after he is arrested in connection to attack on her sister, Dina Manzo

The RHONJ alum and Tommy separated in 2012 and finalized their divorce in 2016. Dina began dating David in 2015. The two tied the knot in 2017.

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RHONJ will return to Bravo for season 14 in 2024.

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17 comments

Shy Sea September 6, 2023 - 1:41 pm
It's me, CsqD. ? I got locked out of my Disqus account. So, I'm using another! Caroline & the Gorgas are both disloyal, pigheaded, backstabbers who suck as famikt! IMO, one reason Caroline is so far up the Gorga's butts, is her disloyalty isn't as bad as the Gorgas!?!
Italia September 5, 2023 - 6:17 pm
Is this a different attack than the one where both were tied up and roughed up? Also, Dina was the prettiest housewife EVER. Her dainty nose job was such a mistake. She's rapidly beginning to look like Victoria Gotti and not in a good way.
675309 September 10, 2023 - 8:22 pm
She is still the prettiest of current and former NJ ones, I think.
Marce September 5, 2023 - 10:05 pm
Caroline Manzo -who's spawn call her the "Don" is as vile as they come. An actual disgrace of a human being. Siding with the poser that is Tom Manzo, a cheater (like fat Al) And her spawn- especially pimped out Albie stuck up for this low life, jealous, wanna be mommy. Caroline is the clown, garbage that she called Teresa and Danielle. Caroline is as nasty, small minded and jealous as they come. Caroline and her spawn are losers. Caroline and Lauren are as bitter as they come. Miserable twats, that think who they are. You're scum bag brother in law basically pleaded guilty to hiring a mobster to hurt, scar your blood sister (albeit that Dina is Beautiful and you are gross). Bravo Caroline, you just showed the world what scum you are. Garbage. Caroline is a miserable, disgraceful, excuse for a human being. And Delores is not who any of us thought she is- what a disgrace. Delores should be very ashamed.
JoAnna DeBot September 5, 2023 - 7:07 pm
That's why Caroline pretending like her husband and his family had no idea why there were mob rumors surrounding them is so laughable. I'm glad that Dina was able to break away from it all.
Sara McCarthy September 5, 2023 - 12:39 pm
I wonder if Caroline still stands by him now that he's essentially admitting he is behind the attacks on her sister/husband? My guess is yes, since she also lied through her tearful teeth when she said her FIL was not involved in any way with organized crime.
Evil Queen September 5, 2023 - 2:52 pm
Tommy has entered a plea deal. So, he is admitting to something. Very interesting.
Evil Queen September 5, 2023 - 2:50 pm
Tommy has entered a plea deal. Good for him.
JMMW September 5, 2023 - 9:46 am
Still waiting to hear who's realling telling the truth Caroline? If the man is ready to make a plea deal he's pretty much admitting he did something.
Ross September 5, 2023 - 11:44 am
I wonder what carrot Caroline dangled over Dolores’s head to get her to write a letter for Tom Boy. I have to say I’m a little more than disappointed in Dolores. This must be the reason Dolores wasn’t invited to Teresa’s engagement dinner since Dina would be there. Makes perfect sense.
sbud September 5, 2023 - 11:28 am
who would hang out with that dangerous family
Jshappyday September 5, 2023 - 10:56 am
There is a reason the Manzo family hosted the Police, and Prosecutors fundraisers at their home each summer and it was not out of the kindness of their heart.
Zap It September 5, 2023 - 9:20 am
I can't imagine the fear that Dina and her husband have had to live with since this began. Truly evil. I knew about the home invasion but not the first attack that left Dina's husband with a facial scar. I always liked Dolores. I can't believe that she supported this thug. I'll never see Dolores in a positive light again. How would she feel if this happened to her? Caroline is a disgrace. This is her sister. Unforgivable.
mo September 5, 2023 - 11:25 am
Agree 110% everything you said!! Won’t look at Delores the same
Marce September 5, 2023 - 10:33 pm
Agree- that stays with her, Caroline has always been a bully. I too will never look at Delores the same way. Jerk Manzo admitted guilt on this plea deal. Shame on her.
mo September 5, 2023 - 9:08 am
Wow shame on Caroline and Delores. This man is obviously a threat to society and needs to be locked away permanently. Can’t imagine someone that evil turning himself around to no longer be a threat. Especially not fair to Dina and her husband to have to live with that if he ever gets out.
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