Overview

• Thomas Manzo, 59, was sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in a 2015 assault on David Cantin, who is now married to Dina Manzo.
• Manzo hired John Perna, a member of the Lucchese crime family, to carry out the attack in exchange for hosting Perna's wedding at Manzo's venue.
• The assault took place in July 2015, and Perna's wedding reception followed a month later at The Brownstone catering hall in Paterson, New Jersey.
• Manzo was convicted of conspiracy, committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering, and falsifying documents to conceal his involvement.
• U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger condemned the crime as abhorrent, emphasizing the commitment to hold accountable those who engage in such acts.