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in the 1920s the mafia were man shagers they would hold the man on the wall and break his legs so he couldn't run away then take the money they were owd and then they would rape him---------------------------------

The American Mafia in the 1920s were the most Powerful times for them, Back in the 20s they could Bribe Police and do basically whatever they want. Al Capones, Lucky Luciano were still growing up to rule the world with the Mafia

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