Record #:

23236

Author(s):

Tucker, John H.

Abstract:

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act was enacted by Congress in 1970 to dismantle the Mafia but it is still used in the prosecution of modern-day street gangs. Some people think the Act does not (and should not) apply to street gangs.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 4, February 2015, p5

Subject(s):

Gangs; Laws