Organized crime in America has a long and sordid history that can be traced back to street gangs of the 1800s. The violence and corruption escalated and captured the attention of the nation during the Prohibition Era when Lucky Luciano, John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, Bugsy Siegel, and Al Capone became household names. The Mafia's influence has infiltrated big business and politics while being a permanent area of focus for law enforcement and the media alike.