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George Moran was a typical gangster. He had a hand in bootlegging , bribed politicians and regarded as a quote "Robin Hood" by some people. He migrated to Chicago at the turn of the century and his name was better known in the roaring 20’s in many papers. He was a member of the North Side "Irish Gang" and took on many Sicilian Gangsters at their own game. Over the years Moran had been under suspicion of theft and robbery. Every time it made it to court the judge would acquit him of all charges. He was kept of of jail for a long time with his 5th amendment right not to testify against himself. George was also good at bribing officials. Then in 1917 he was caught red-handed while attempting to rob a department store. Their were many witness’s and he couldn’t get out of his sentence. It was for five years in prison. During his time in prison the 18th amendment would be passed prohibiting the manufacture, disbursement and consumption of alcohol except for medical purp