Andrew J. Maloney (October 6, 1931 – August 15, 2022) was an American attorney. He was the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York from 1986 to 1992.[1][2][3] During his time as United States Attorney, Maloney's office was able to successfully acquire an indictment and conviction against boss of the Gambino crime family, John Gotti.[4][1] His office also successfully indicted and convicted Lucchese crime family boss Victor Amuso.[5] In addition to members of the American Mafia, Maloney's office also indicted and convicted New York State Assembly Speaker Mel Miller.[1] In December 1992, Maloney resigned as United States Attorney.[6] He died in August 2022.[7] He was a resident of Mamaroneck, New York.[8] Maloney was a graduate of the United States Military Academy and Fordham University School of Law.[9]
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