Joey Buttafuoco

Joey Buttafuoco (born March 13, 1956) is an American auto mechanic who became a household name in the early 1990s due to his involvement in a highly publicized criminal scandal. At the center of the case was Amy Fisher, a teenager with whom Buttafuoco had an affair. In 1992, Fisher shot Buttafuoco's wife, Mary Jo, in the face, causing a national media sensation. Despite initially denying the affair, Buttafuoco eventually admitted to the relationship and served jail time for statutory rape. The case became a defining tabloid story of the early 1990s, spawning multiple made-for-TV movies and extensive media coverage. Buttafuoco later attempted to capitalize on his notoriety through various media appearances and was a contestant on several reality television shows. His story became a cautionary tale about celebrity culture and tabloid excess. While infamous rather than famous for accomplishments, Buttafuoco's name became etched in popular culture as a symbol of 1990s scandal and moral controversy.