5. A Chicago Police Chief Estimated That At Least 60% Of The City's Force Were Receiving Backhanders From Capone
Capone's influence throughout Chicago was fuelled by his control over the money-making businesses - and because he had 60% of the police force on the payroll. A former Chicago Police Chief claimed in court during Capone's trial that at least 60% of the force were directly involved in bootlegging, while several others had been complicit in the cover-up of criminal activities.
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