Changes in organized crime laws dramatically altered the day federal prosecutors tried to not only disrupt but shutdown Mafia chieftains. They were forced to try multiple mob-related crimes individually, making it virtually impossible to shut down entire criminal organizations. Racketeering…
Category: Organized Crime
Apr.04
2016
2016
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) was enacted by Congress to fight Mafia groups. Since its enactment in 1970, the RICO Act has been expanded to cover corrupt law enforcement, motorcycle gangs, and a litany of other alleged…