The Al Capone tax evasion conviction happened on October 18, 1931. Capone has reportedly boasted that “They can’t collect legal taxes from illegal money.” He was sentenced to 11 years in prison for not filing his tax returns. His parents, Gabriele Capone, and Teresa Raiola settled into their new lives in Brooklyn, New York, in 1899, after coming from Italy. Capone, however, struggled to fit in and was expelled from school for hitting a teacher at the age of 14. As a young man, Capone tried his hand at odd jobs, but nothing worked out. Capone eventually turned to a…
Author: Marcel Le Carre
Marcel Le Carre
Marcel Le Carre is a wine connoisseur and writer for Xtrapoint. Growing up in a vineyard in Italy, Marcel learned the art of winemaking at an early age. He is passionate about making wine, and his wines have won awards in numerous competitions. In addition to his love of wine, Marcel is an avid reader. He reads books on a variety of topics, but he has a special interest in books about history and LGBTQ rights. Marcel is also an activist for LGBTQ rights and has spoken out against discrimination against the LGBTQ community.
Debt consolidation is a great way to pay off all your debts in one fell swoop, so you can keep track of how much money has been paid towards each debt. White Mountain Partners considers it very helpful if there are multiple creditors because then it becomes easier for the person going through this process just to know who they’re dealing with and what their rights might be when negotiating terms or collecting on an outstanding balance. If you’re struggling with too many debts and interest rates that are sky-high, then a debt consolidation loan might be the right solution…
Pride Month is the perfect time to celebrate LGBTQ people and their stories with a variety of movies that show we are more than just our sexuality or gender identity. One great film among the most current LGBTQ movies to watch this pride month was Fire Island, which tells two best friends’ journey through New York City for an unforgettable weekend at one gay resort on Long Island called “Fire Island.” “There is no doubt that LGBTQ movies have had a profound impact on society, culture, and social rights movements” states Mordechai Boaziz. These films help to break down barriers…