AI Capone was one of the most famous criminals in American history.
He came from an immigrant family.
His parents came from Italy, and his father was a barber.
As a boy, he belonged to a street gang.
He quit school after finishing the 6th grade.
He built his career as a crime boss in Chicago.
He became boss at 26 when the?previous leader was nearly killed.
His crime organization made a lot of money, more than 100 million dollars a year.
Most of the money came from illegal activities, especially the sale of illegal?liquor.
His organization was also involved in?gambling?and?prostitution.
Capone was a?flashy dresser who enjoyed being famous.
He protected himself by bribing police and public officials.
Though he was involved in the deaths of many, he was never?convicted of a serious crime.
When he was finally arrested, it was for?minor crimes.
In 1929 he and his bodyguard were arrested for carrying deadly weapons.
For that they were?sentenced to a year in prison.
Capone was released in nine months for good behavior.
