The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, a federal law that provides civil penalties for acts performed as part of a criminal organization. This act is often accused of targeting black males specifically. The most common mention of this term is in the popular Meek Mill song, R.I.C.O.
We better do nothing illegal, or we might just get hit with that R.I.C.O.
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
- is a federal law that punishes acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization. It’s basically a way to press charges in civil court against people involved in a criminal case.