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Al Capone Trial (1931):Excerpts from the Trial Transcript

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Al Capone leaves Federal Court following his conviction for tax evasion

Prosecution Witnesses

Chester Bragg, insurance salesperson (participated in civic organization raid on gambling hall)
Leslie Shumway, cashier at gambling hall
Rev. Henry C. Hoover, man who led raid on gambling hall
Frank Wilson, revenue agent introducing "the Mattingly letter"
Parker Henderson, transferred Florida estate to Capone's wife
John Fotre, manager at Western Union branch
Morrisey Smith, clerk at Metropole Hotel
Fred Reis, gambling hall cashier

Defense Witnesses

Milton Held, bookie
Oscar Gutter, bookie

Summations

Jacob I. Grossman (for U.S.)
Samuel Clawson (for U.S.)
Albert Fink (for Capone)
Michael J. Ahern (for Capone)
George. E. Q. Johnson (for U.S.)

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Other Resources

  • Al Capone Trial (1931): An Account
  • The Al Capone Trial: A Chronology
  • Al Capone Trial (1931): Selected Images
  • Al Capone Trial (1931): Selected Prosecution Exhibits
  • Al Capone Trial (1931):Excerpts from the Trial Transcript
  • Al Capone Trial (1931): Selected Documents
  • Al Capone Trial (1931): Selected Links & Bibliography
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