GAY hitman stunned the underworld yesterday when he renounced his membership in La Cosa Nostra

GAY hitman stunned the underworld yesterday when he renounced his membership in La Cosa Nostra and revealed that he is gay.
Robert Mormando - a divorced father of two - said he is denouncing the Mafia and living as an openly gay man.
He clearly rejected the blood oath he made to the criminal organization when he appeared in court in New York charged with an attempted hit.
'That's the first time I've heard this in court,' Federal Judge Jack Weinstein said. 'I've asked many Mafia members and they've always refused.'
Defence lawyer Nancy Ennis said: 'He has been openly gay since he left the mob.'
He is now living a 'peaceful working life' with his partner who, despite his controversial stand, has refused to enter a witness protection programme, Ms Ennis said.
Members of the Mafia do not accept a gay lifestyle within its ranks although there is no specific rule that inductees must accept.
Former DeCavalcante crime boss John D'Amato was murdered in 1992 for being gay.
Mormando, 44, was being sentenced for the shooting of Queens bagel store owner Angelo Mugnolo, who was wounded in the driveway of his home in 2003.
The killing was allegedly ordered by Vincent Gotti, the younger brother of late crime boss John Gotti, who suspected the baker was fooling around with his wife.