Washington, May 5, 2025 (AFP) - Five key facts about Alcatraz prison

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2025-05-05

Situated on a tiny island off San Francisco, Alcatraz prison for years held high-profile criminals -- most famously mob boss Al Capone -- before it was decommissioned and turned into a popular tourist attraction. Here are five things to know about the notorious California jail that US President Donald Trump wants to see brought back into operation. The prison sits on Alcatraz Island, a rocky slab of just 22 acres in San Francisco Bay, two kilom......

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