Al Capone Trial

How did a courtroom succeed where cops and killings failed?

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37 mins

Explore the unexpected fall of Al Capone, not through murder charges or Prohibition, but with a courtroom and a tax form. Discover how clever legal strategies, bold judges, and incorruptible agents cornered America’s most feared gangster.

Ep 1:

Was Tax Invasion the Only Way to Catch Al Capone's Crimes?

Ep 2:

Why Was Al Capone Happy After the First Trial?

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Discussions (13)

Lucy

Level 7 · 8 mo ago

i thought wilkerson refused the plea deal?

Kathleen

Level 8 · 8 mo ago

The fact that the judge swapped the jury at the last second is my favorite part. 😄 Capone really thought he had it all fixed with those bribes!

Clement

Level 10 · 8 mo ago

Capone forgot the IRS is the real final boss.

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