The Preface
The RICO Act – Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations – is typically reserved for convictions of criminal organizations. So why were 61 activists indicted under the RICO Act on Sept. 5, when the legislation is usually applied to mobs, gangs and white-collar corruption?
By: DYLAN LEMERT Columnist @dlemert Amidst all the pressing issues like unruly gas prices or the flailing economy or modern-day racism, it’s easy to overlook the often head-scratch inducing situations like the one that transpired in Greenville, Kentucky last week. James Evans, 31, spent eight days in jail, not for assault or theft or even […]