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“Alphonse Capone was one of the most infamous leaders of organized crime in the United States during the early twentieth century, when the imposition of Prohibition forced sobriety on a nation that liked to drink alcohol. A lucrative black market quickly sprang up, fueled by people who would not obey the new constitutional amendment that made the consumption of alcoholic beverages illegal. “Scarface” Capone was one of the many criminals who was able to profit from the general public’s affinity for alcohol and other vices, such as gambling. The young Italian immigrant grew up in New York and was part of a street gang as a young man. He became a ruthless businessman who managed his efficient criminal network by maneuvering around dangerous characters and eliminating his competition