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Bringing down organized Crime. R.I.C.O. R.I.C.O. Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act 1970: RICO created to break up “organized crime” THE MAFIA MAFIA bosses did not ever directly commit crime. HOW DO YOU PROSECUTE THEM? Charge them under RICO
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Bringing down organized Crime R.I.C.O
R.I.C.O • Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act • 1970: RICO created to break up “organized crime” THE MAFIA • MAFIA bosses did not ever directly commit crime. HOW DO YOU PROSECUTE THEM? • Charge them under RICO • Today RICO is used to prosecute any group that act illegally.