Attention Sgt Dildo Now why do you suppose we have R.I.C.O. Laws ? -
"Under the law, the meaning of
racketeering activity is set out at
18 U.S.C. § 1961. As currently amended it includes:
Any violation of state statutes against
gambling,
murder,
kidnapping,
extortion,
arson,
robbery,
bribery, dealing in
obscene matter, or dealing in a controlled substance or listed chemical (as defined in the
Controlled Substances Act); Any act of
bribery,
counterfeiting,
theft,
embezzlement,
fraud, dealing in obscene matter,
obstruction of justice,
slavery,
racketeering,
gambling,
money laundering, commission of
murder-for-hire, and many other offenses covered under the Federal criminal code (
Title 18);
Embezzlement of
union funds;
Bankruptcy fraud or
securities fraud;
Drug trafficking; long-term and elaborate drug networks can also be prosecuted using the
Continuing Criminal Enterprise Statute; Criminal
copyright infringement;
Money laundering and related offenses; Bringing in, aiding or assisting
aliens in illegally entering the country (if the action was for financial gain); Acts of
terrorism."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racketeer ... ations_Act