Understanding the Powerful RICO Law Behind Trump’s Georgia Case

Understanding the Powerful RICO Law Behind Trump’s Georgia Case
Former President Donald Trump and 18 others charged for their efforts to challenge the 2020 election results by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Getty Images, Shutterstock
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Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is so broad that it’s left up to prosecutors to refrain from abusing it, according to several experts. The onus is also on juries to discern when it’s being abused and refuse to return a conviction.
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