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Who is Al Capone's Foe?

it was FBI g-man Elliot Ness


How did the untouchables capture Al Capone?

They didn't...The Untouchables was a book written Oscar Fraley w/ Elliot Ness which lavishly embellished his (Ness) role in bringing Capone down. Ness had a big ego & probably wanted to make some money . The real person (s) that brought down Capone were Elmer Irey (Treasury agent) and George E. Q. Johnson (U.S. Attorney).


What FBI agent arrested al Capone for tax?

It was not the FBI, it was Elliot Ness (et al) who worked for the US Treasury. The functions of federal firearms and alcohol (formerly prohibition) enforcement later transitioned to become todays Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Exploives (ATF) which moved from the Treasury to Department of Justice in 2004. Later at the end of his career Ness did work for the FBI, but not in the Capone time period.


What was the name of the man that arrested al Capone?

The man credited with arresting Al Capone was federal agent Eliot Ness. Ness led a team known as the "Untouchables," who were tasked with enforcing Prohibition laws and ultimately targeting Capone's illegal activities, particularly his bootlegging operations. While Capone was eventually convicted for tax evasion, Ness played a significant role in disrupting Capone's criminal empire.


What was the relationship between eliot ness and al Capone?

Eliot Ness was a federal agent known for his role in enforcing Prohibition in Chicago during the 1930s, while Al Capone was a notorious gangster and bootlegger who thrived during that era. Ness led a special team called the "Untouchables," which aimed to take down Capone's criminal empire. Their relationship was adversarial, with Ness dedicated to exposing and prosecuting Capone's illegal activities, ultimately contributing to Capone's conviction for tax evasion in 1931.

Related Questions

Who is Elliot ness?

Elliot Ness was an American Prohibition agent. He is famous for his efforts of enforcing prohibition in Chicago in the 1930s.


Who was Capone's nemesis?

Elliot ness


Who was Elliot ness?

Elliot ness, was a US agent who is known best known for stopping the gangster, Al Capone, from dealing alcohal (it was illegal at the time). He died from a heart attack right before a book was published about him. Born, April 19 1903, Died, May 16 1957.


Who was Elliot Ness brother?

Winston churchill


Who was Elliot ness's nemesis?

al Capone


Who is Al Capone's Foe?

it was FBI g-man Elliot Ness


How did Elliot ness son die?

Eliot Ness died of a heart attack on May 16, 1957 after the publication of "The Untouchables. His son...


Did Elliot ness's son die?

Eliot Ness died of a heart attack on May 16, 1957 after the publication of "The Untouchables. His son...


Why is Elliot ness the good guy in the movie untouchables?

Because he's fighting evil.


What is a pun for happy?

You might say a woman was more interested in "harpy-ness" (acting like a Harpy) than "happiness", or say that when Elliot Ness was upset he was not a very happy Ness.


How did the untouchables capture Al Capone?

They didn't...The Untouchables was a book written Oscar Fraley w/ Elliot Ness which lavishly embellished his (Ness) role in bringing Capone down. Ness had a big ego & probably wanted to make some money . The real person (s) that brought down Capone were Elmer Irey (Treasury agent) and George E. Q. Johnson (U.S. Attorney).


How do you say - mess - in Cockney Rhyming Slang?

In Cockney Rhyming Slang, the slang for mess is Elliot Ness, 'Blimy young Peter's bedroom is in a right elliot'