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…such as the Purple Gang and Al Capone sold alcohol illegally on the black market. These organized gangs overpowered most of the authorities. Many bootleggers secured their business by bribing the authorities, namely federal agents and persons of high political status…

…rule was that only men of Italian blood could obtain membership (Rayleigh 5). Maranzano then realized that in order for him to keep his newfound power, he would have to eliminate two very dangerous men; in Chicago, Al Capone; in New York, Charles Luciano…

…. Those who commit crimes and rob stores do not view themselves as bad people. Gangsters such as Al Capone regarded themselves as unappreciated and unrecognized public benefactors, not as enemies of the state. People do not condemn themselves, so why should one…

…such as the Toughy Gang were involved in robberies, dealing with post offices and mail-delivery vehicles, around the country. Other well-known offenders included Al Capone, “machine gun” kelly, albert bates, harvey baily, and john dillinger (all who ended up in alcatraz…

…and rob stores do not view themselves as bad people. Gangsters such as Al Capone regarded themselves as unappreciated and unrecognized public benefactors, not as enemies of the state. People do not condemn themselves, so why should one condemn others? Lesson…

…is the disease Syphilis, which killed famous mobster Al Capone. It causes sores, rashes, brain and organ damage, and death. It can also harm an unborn child. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a growing danger, and is by far the most serious sexually…

…stringent laws will not reduce consumption, but will only encourage more elicit activity around the illegal substance. This is evident during the roaring 20’s with Prohibition. Gangsters like Al Capone made a living off of organized crime, which sky rocketed…

…was not committed by people who were drunk, most of the drug-related violence today is not committed by people who are high on drugs. The killings, then and now, are based on rivalries: Al Capone ordered the executions of rival bootleggers, and drug dealers kill…

…of himself as a legendary, almost heroic rogue. Yes, he was a gangster. That could not be denied. But to the public he was a popular and likable guy -- the way Al Capone was revered on the streets of Chicago in 1930. Gotti was very media astute, a fact which…

…, the Jewish capo (or chief of a crime family) of Chicago, knew Ruby and said that he was not part of the mob and was unstable and unreliable (5: 87). Ruby use to deliver envelopes for Al Capone and he loved playing the big shot (5: 94). It was later found out…