Ex-prosecutor explains how RICO can be used against gangs

Ex-prosecutor explains how RICO can be used against gangs

<p>A former prosecutor spoke with News 12 about how the federal RICO Act statute can be used against gangs such as MS-13.</p>

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<p>A former prosecutor spoke with News 12 about how the federal RICO Act statute can be used against gangs such as MS-13.</p>