RHONJ alum Dina Manzo’s ex husband, Tommy Manzo, has reportedly pleaded not guilty to charges of allegedly “hiring a man” to “assault” her new husband.
Thomas, 55, appeared in federal court via video conferencing on Wednesday for the 2015 alleged incident that took place three years after his split from Dina.
The Bravo star’s ex was indicted for allegedly hiring John Perna – an alleged member of the Lucchese Crime Family – to assault her current husband Dave Cantin in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Both Tom and John pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges Wednesday, according to Fox News.
Though the alleged incident occurred five years ago, Tommy was arrested on June 30.
On July 2, The Sun exclusively revealed Thomas was released from custody, according to New Jersey District Court.
Tommy's bond was set at $100,000 with conditions of release that includes having no contact with victims, witnesses or co-defendants.
Other conditions include reporting to pretrial services, restricting travel to New Jersey and more terms.
According to the indictment obtained by NewJersey.com, Tom allegedly provided John with Dave's personal information, including his home and work address and vehicle description in order to find and assault him.
Allegedly, all John wanted in exchange for the attack was a discounted wedding reception at The Brownstone in Paterson, New Jersey, according to the indictment.
Back in July 2015, John and another man allegedly involved in the Crime Family found Dave and followed him into a Passaic County mall, where they attacked him, the indictment reads.
John allegedly used a slapjack with "the intent to inflict serious permanent injury" during the assault, according to the indictment.
The alleged attack left the man with a permanent facial scar, authorities said.
Following the incident, John was able to hold a “lavish wedding reception at Tommy's restaurant for a fraction of the price” the following month, which was allegedly paid for by another Lucchese associate and close friend of Tommy's, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office also said both Tommy and John are charged with committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering activity, following a lengthy investigation which began in July 2015.
Tommy is also indicted for allegedly falsifying and concealing records related to the federal investigation of the violent crime as he failed to provide requested documents related to John's wedding reception.
He also “deliberately submitted a false document regarding the reception to the government, along with a false certification” back in 2015, authorities said.
Tommy's attorney, Michael Critchley, said his client is innocent of all the charges.
Former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dina, 48, married Tommy in 2007 and he was the stepfather to Lexi, Dina's daughter from a previous relationship.
They separated in 2012 and finally finalized their divorce in 2016.
Dina then went on to marry Dave in June 2017 and the two are still together.
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