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    Al Capone

    Al Capone

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    Capone's notoriety has made him a lasting figure in American crime history, but he received no formal awards or honors. His legacy is one of infamy, often cited as the archetype of the Prohibition-era gangster. He is remembered as the first major crime boss convicted on tax evasion charges, setting a precedent for federal prosecution of organized crime.

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    Public Enemy No. 1

    Chicago Crime Commission·1930

    Records & Feats

    First major crime boss convicted on tax evasion

    Historic First·1931

    Capone's 1931 conviction for income tax evasion set a legal precedent for prosecuting organized crime figures.