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Al — Capone

Alphonse "Al" Capone , notoriously known as "Scarface," was the most famous American gangster of the Prohibition era, leading the Chicago Outfit from 1925 to 1931. He built a multimillion-dollar empire rooted in bootlegging, gambling, and racketeering, yet he often cultivated a public image as a "modern-day Robin Hood" by opening soup kitchens during the Great Depression. Rise to Power

: Born in Brooklyn in 1899 to Italian immigrants, Capone joined street gangs at a young age. Al Capone

: His mentor, Johnny Torrio, invited him to Chicago in 1919 to serve as an enforcer. Alphonse "Al" Capone , notoriously known as "Scarface,"

: By age 26, Capone took control of the organization, eventually earning an estimated $160 million a year. Criminal Empire and Public Image : His mentor, Johnny Torrio, invited him to

Capone was a master of duality, balancing extreme violence with calculated generosity.