Waxey Gordon: The Beer Baron

One of the most powerful bootleggers during Prohibition, known for his high lifestyle and eventual downfall.

• Public Enemy: He controlled illegal breweries across New York and New Jersey, earning millions.
• The Fall (1933): Prosecuted by Thomas Dewey (like Capone), he was convicted of tax evasion and sentenced to 10 years.
• The End: He died in Alcatraz prison in 1952 while serving time for a later heroin trafficking conviction.