Today in History: Al Capone convicted in Chicago
- Posted on October 17, 2025
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Today in History: Al Capone convicted in Chicago
On Oct. 17, 1931, mobster Al Capone was convicted in Chicago of income tax evasion; he would be sentenced to 11 years in prison, fined $50,000 and ordered to pay back taxes. Capone was released in …
