racketeering
[rak-i-teer-ing]
Origin of racketeering
racketeer
[rak-i-teer]
Origin of racketeer
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Examples from the Web for racketeering
Contemporary Examples of racketeering
His weapons charges have been tossed, and racketeering could be next.
But that tenure ended when he was sent to prison for five years on a racketeering charge.
Former Providence Mayor & Ex-Con Buddy Cianci's Redemption Tour Goes BustDavid Freedlander
November 4, 2014
In 2001, Edwards was found guilty on charges of racketeering and sentenced to ten years in Federal prison.
Whatever skills it takes to succeed in espionage or racketeering, I patently lack.
Vaccines Are Poison, Cellphones Cause Cancer, and Other Medical ConspiraciesRussell Saunders
July 18, 2014
Blackmail, extortion, and racketeering were considered acceptable.
Historical Examples of racketeering
It was a shame that he should be imprisoned when racketeering rats like Scorio went scot-free right here in New York.
EmpireClifford Donald Simak
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