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AL Capones date of birth,place of birth, occupation,home, Allias'(nicknames), crimes accused, description of crimes, known associates, and convition and sentencing

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**Al Capone Overview:**

- **Date of Birth:** January 17, 1899
- **Place of Birth:** Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
- **Occupation:** Gangster, businessman, bootlegger
- **Home:** Capone was known for various residences, with one of the most famous being his mansion in Palm Island, Florida. In Chicago, he was also associated with a residence at 727 West 63rd Street (in his earlier organized crime career) and later a house on 93rd Street.

- **Aliases (Nicknames):**
- Scarface (due to a facial scar)
- Big Boy
- The King of Chicago

- **Crimes Accused:**
- Bootlegging (illegal production and distribution of alcohol)
- Racketeering
- Prostitution
- Illegal gambling
- Murder and conspiracy to commit murder (with notable connections to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre)
- Tax evasion (the charge that ultimately led to his conviction)

- **Description of Crimes:**
- Al Capone was involved in the organized crime scene during the Prohibition era in the United States (1920-1933), profiting from the illegal sale of alcohol. His criminal operations included a range of activities, from running speakeasies to partaking in violent gang rivalries.
- He was linked to numerous violent acts and murders as rival gangs clashed for control over the lucrative illegal liquor trade. The St. Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929, in which seven members of a rival gang were killed, is perhaps the most notorious event associated with his empire.

- **Known Associates:**
- Johnny Torrio (mentor and former boss)
- Frank Nitti (Capone’s associate and successor)
- Tony Accardo (another notable mob figure in Chicago)
- Giacomo "Jack" McGurn (involved in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre)
- Various other mobsters and criminals involved in bootlegging and organized crime.

- **Conviction and Sentencing:**
- Al Capone was convicted of tax evasion on October 17, 1931. He was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison and was fined $50,000 and ordered to pay back taxes. He served time at the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta and was later transferred to Alcatraz. He was released after serving about 7 years of his sentence due to health issues, and he was released on November 16, 1939.

Capone’s legacy remains significant in American history, symbolizing the era of organized crime in the early 20th century and the challenges law enforcement faced in curbing illicit activities during Prohibition.

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