What is RICO?

In August, 2023 Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted for violating Georgia's RICO law. Today we break down RICO, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act from 1970, and learn the origins and purpose of RICO as well as how RICO cases differ from others. 

Our guest is Myles Ranier, civil litigator and former federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of Louisiana. 

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