The main reason a plaintiff would bring suit against the auditor under RICO instead of under the anti-fraud provisions of the 1934 Securities Exchange Act is:
A) the possibility of treble damages and attorneys' fees.
B) federal fraud action may be brought in state court.
C) the possibility of double damages.
D) prison terms may be provided along with civil damages.
E) it is easier to prove fraud than gross negligence.
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