Which of the Following Statements About RICO Is False

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about RICO is false?

• A) Under RICO, it is a separate crime to belong to an enterprise involved in a pattern of racketeering.
• B) RICO defines racketeering very broadly.
• C) RICO is probably the single most important piece of legislation ever enacted against organized crime.
• D) RICO has led to the expansion of omerta among members of organized crime groups.

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