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Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a federal law designed to combat organized crime in the United States. The law was passed in 1970 and was meant to be the “ultimate hitman” in mob prosecutions.

Organizations like the Church of Scientology, Black Lives Matter, the Catholic Church, Anti-Defamation League, Southern Poverty Law Center, corporations like Disney, other 501(c)(3) Tax-exempt Corporations, and teacher unions should be completely shut down with the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).

Under the law, the meaning of racketeering activity is set out at 18 U.S.C. § 1961: 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); . . .

Individuals or organizations can use the RICO Act to file civil claims against racketeering activities performed as an ongoing criminal enterprise.

If your business or property suffers at the hands of a criminal organization, such as a corporation or bank, you may have a RICO claim.

The federal civil RICO statute (18 U.S. Code § 1964) says a plaintiff who brings a successful civil RICO action “shall recover threefold the damages he sustains and the cost of the suit, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.”

Under the Florida Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act, a plaintiff can file a civil lawsuit against defendant(s) who engaged in a pattern of racketeering activity. Notably, a plaintiff that files a successful civil RICO claim can seek treble damages.

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