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RICO

American

[ree-koh] / ˈri koʊ /

noun

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act: a U.S. law, enacted in 1970, allowing victims of organized crime to sue those responsible for punitive damages.

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Under RICO, federal prosecution has frequently targeted public officials who use their office for personal gain, including governors, members of Congress, mayors, and state legislators throughout the country.

From Slate • May 21, 2025

All of the defendants were charged with violating Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations, or RICO, law, an expansive anti-racketeering statute.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

Racketeering became a federal crime in 1970 under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2024

The case filed under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, is sprawling, and the logistics of bringing it to trial are likely to be complicated.

From Washington Times • Aug. 25, 2023

All are accused of running afoul of the state's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations, or RICO, law.

From Reuters • Aug. 16, 2023

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