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Supreme Court Extends RICO Law To Cover Acts By Domestic Organizations Overseas

Writer: Sean HayesSean Hayes

The Supreme Court determined in RJR Nabisco v. European Community that the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) — a statute created to fight organized crime across the country, can be applied to prosecute criminal acts outside of the United States and, in some cases, even create a private right of action



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