Alphonse Gabriel Capone was convicted of multiple counts of tax evasion on #ThisDayInHistory in 1931. Sentenced to 11 years in federal prison, he began serving his time in Atlanta, but amid accusations that he was manipulating the system and receiving cushy treatment, he was transferred to Alcatraz. Capone would be released in 1939 for good behavior. To learn more, visit: https://www.history.com/news/al-capone-alcatraz?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=htt

Al Capone wasn't just one of the biggest distributors of bootleg alcohol during Prohibition, he also embraced his notoriety in some flamboyant ways. 🎥Drinks, Crime, and Prohibition | Smithsonian Channel