October 24, 1931, was a dark day for Al ‘Scarface’ Capone, the infamous Chicago gangster. In a stunning blow to his empire, Federal Judge James H. Wilkerson sentenced the 260-pound crime boss to 11 years in prison and slapped him with a $50,000 fine, plus court costs. The ruthless gang leader was immediately taken into custody, his anger and frustration palpable as he was led away by a United States marshal.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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