When Can a Securities Fraud Claim Be Used as a Predicate

question 6

Multiple Choice

When can a securities fraud claim be used as a predicate act in a civil case under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) ?

• A) When the defendant has been arrested in connection with the fraud
• B) When a conspiracy can be proven
• C) When the defendant has been criminally convicted in connection with the fraud
• D) When the defendant has been held liable for other civil damages in connection with the fraud

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Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms.

Zygote

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