Famous Mob Figures
Who opened the Harvard Inn in Coney Island after starting with small rackets in Brooklyn?
Frankie Yale
Where did organized crime in Calabria originate?
In the 19th century prison system
What is another name for street justice?
Mob justice OR jungle justice
Which mob leader built an empire in Chicago during the Prohibition era?
Al Capone
What Italian city's breakdown of law and order after unification helped create organized crime?
Syracuse
Which type of justice is officially recognized by the government and law enforcement?
Court justice
Who was a major figure in Italian organized crime that moved to the US in 1921?
Carlo Gambino
What type of criminal group developed from private armies and extortion after Italy's unification?
Powerful family based syndicates
Why does street justice often conflict with court justice?
It goes against legal convictions and is considered unlawful