In addition to questions of statutory interpretation and legislative intent, defendants charged with RICO violations have asserted as defenses ____________________.

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Defendants charged with RICO violations have asserted all these defenses in addition to questions of statutory interpretation and legislative intent. Selective prosecution claims that the government unfairly targeted the defendant for prosecution. Double jeopardy claims that the defendant has already been charged and convicted of the same offense. Entrapment claims that the defendant was induced to commit the offense by law enforcement officials.

In Addition to Questions of Statutory Interpretation and Legislative Intent