Number: 96-950
Title: RICO: A Brief Sketch
Authors: Charles Doyle, American Law Division 
Abstract: Congress enacted the Federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) provisions as part of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970. In spite of its name and origin, RICO is not limited to "mobsters" or members of "organized crime" as those terms are popularly understood. Rather it covers those activities which Congress felt characterized the conduct of organized crime no matter who actually engages in them.
Pages: 38
Date: July 11, 2006