Capone's criminal empire

Al Capone was a notorious American gangster during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. He led a vast criminal empire in Chicago, primarily involved in bootlegging alcohol, illegal gambling, and prostitution. Capone’s organization used violence and corruption to dominate the lucrative black market, often engaging in turf wars with rival gangs. His most infamous act was the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in 1929, where seven members of a rival gang were killed. Despite his wealth and power, Capone was eventually convicted for tax evasion in 1931, highlighting the challenges authorities faced in combating organized crime.