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Al Capone tax fraud trial...
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October 12, 1931
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, October 12, 1931
* Al Capone tax evasion trial
* Philip D'Andrea arrested
The front page has a nice six column headline: "'SCARFACE AL' CAPONE LOSES HIS PISTOL-TOTING BODYGUARD" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Usual browning with some margin wear and chipping, loose at the spine, nice for display as such.
wikipedia notes: In 1931 Capone was indicted for income tax evasion and various violations of the Volstead Act. Facing overwhelming evidence, his attorneys made a plea deal, but the presiding judge warned he might not follow the sentencing recommendation from the prosecution, so Capone withdrew his plea of guilty. Attempting to bribe and intimidate the potential jurors, his plan was discovered by Ness's men. The venire (jury pool) was then switched with one from another case, and Capone was stymied. Following a long trial, he was found guilty on some income tax evasion counts (the Volstead Act violations were dropped). The judge gave him an eleven-year sentence along with heavy fines, and liens were filed against his various properties. His appeal was denied.
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