Not according to court papers cited by multiple news organizations. The woman said that she, quote, felt as if her scalp was going to be ripped right off, end quote, and described how additional people joined in and knocked her to the ground. The Gottis, who were each charged with third degree assault, disputed the woman's account. John Gotti Jr. Told reporters on Thursday the woman assaulted his wife first, quote, that's the only reason why we were here, he said