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Capone thrived during the Roaring Twenties, reveling in a lavish lifestyle marked by expensive suits, high-profile parties, and questionable practices. His relationships with politicians provided a crucial bulwark against law enforcement, allowing him to operate with impunity. However, violence was a constant companion; rivalries with gangs, particularly the North Side gang led by Bugs Moran, led to fierce turf wars. Notably, the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre of 1929 exemplified Capone's ruthlessness, igniting public outcry and increasing federal scrutiny.