RICO has been successfully applied to businesses that are not engaged in organized crime, despite the fact that its intent is to target organized crime.

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RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) has been applied to various businesses and individuals not traditionally associated with organized crime, such as corporations, political protesters, and others, due to its broad definitions of racketeering activity and enterprise.

RICO Has Been Successfully Applied to Businesses That Are Not