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The Bravo Docket

The Trial of Tommy Manzo: Part 1

The Bravo Docket

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4.82.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 July 2025

⏱️ 88 minutes

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Summary

Trigger Warning: Discussion of violence and domestic violence.   Legal Team, we're kicking off our multi-part deep dive into the federal trial of Tommy Manzo—and yes, we have the full trial transcripts. This episode covers the opening statements from both sides, a refresher on the Manzo family's tangled history, and chilling testimony from the trial’s first witness, Dina Manzo. From mob ties and wedding trades at the Brownstone to shocking allegations of violence, there’s a lot to unpack. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3!   What’s on the docket?  A refresher on the Manzo family’s tangled history  The Brownstone’s Sopranos cameo and how life imitated art when the feds used it to build their case  Key takeaways from the prosecution’s opening statement  The Brownstone “wedding trade” and how it factors into the allegations  The charges Tommy Manzo faced The defense’s bold opening argument  Dina Manzo’s emotional testimony and cross-examination  Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zez.am/thebravodocket⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                     The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.       Thank you to our incredible sponsors!     Quince: Go to ⁠Quince.com/docket⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.      Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at ⁠https://www.rula.com/[bravodocket]⁠ #rulapod      Wayfair: Head to ⁠Wayfair.com⁠ right now to explore a HUGE outdoor selection.      Function Health: Learn more and join using our/my link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/BRAVODOCKET    Alloy: Join the 95% of women who tried Alloy and saw relief in the first 2 weeks. Head to ⁠Myalloy.com⁠ and enter code DOCKET to get $20 off your first order.      Monarch Money: Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at ⁠www.monarchmoney.com/DOCKET⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:06.3

Can we just pause here?

0:08.3

So Tommy Manzo has this done during his niece's wedding, which is obviously going to disrupt the wedding because...

0:20.4

Right.

0:21.4

Dean is going to get a call.

0:22.4

It's just...

0:23.6

No, he doesn't care.

0:25.1

He just knows David's going to be there, so...

0:27.2

Yeah.

0:27.6

Or around.

0:28.6

Doesn't care.

0:33.6

Welcome to the Bravo Docket.

0:39.4

We're your favorite reality TV drama meets the courtroom.

0:43.2

I'm Sessie.

0:44.2

And I'm Angela and we're two attorneys with a passion for pop culture here to dive into the juiciest lawsuits and legal battles in the world of reality TV.

0:52.0

Whether you're here for the facts, fun, or just some

0:54.9

law 101. Let's get into today's case. Hi, everyone. Welcome to the Bravo Docket. We have a series of

1:03.9

just fascinating episodes lined up for you that we will be kicking off today. And we will be talking about Tommy Manzo and his federal

1:13.2

trial. Not to be confused with the state trial because he was convicted for two separate

1:19.4

waves of offenses. This is the first of two. I think you recorded something about this before

1:26.0

at the end of our Caroline Manzo episode giving an introduction to people.

1:29.6

Yes, we got the entire trial transcript from the Manzo Federal trial.

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