The Tax Collector
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The Rise of Al Capone and the Crime of Prohibition
This chapter explores the Chicago St. Valentine's Day Massacre and the booming bootlegging empire during Prohibition, focusing on Al Capone's ascent to power. It highlights how corruption in law enforcement enabled organized crime to thrive and details the strategic shift in the fight against Capone that involved enlisting the IRS.
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