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Ocelot II

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25. A private party can file a lawsuit claiming the same elements

Reply to iemanja (Reply #20)

Fri Mar 25, 2022, 11:35 AM

Mar 2022

as in a criminal RICO case. The RICO statute contains a specific provision under which a private party, usually a business entity, can file a civil suit in federal court against a person, corporation or other entity claiming they violated the RICO statute in the same manner as if there was a criminal prosecution. The plaintiff would have to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that, in violation of 18 USC §1962, the defendant participated in the conduct of an enterprise via a pattern of racketeering activity, and that as a result the plaintiff’s business was injured.

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So TFG is suing Hillary, the DNC, AND Marc Elias? A RICO lawsuit? [View all] FelineOverlord Mar 2022 OP

does TFG not understand the concept of "DISCOVERY"? nt Grasswire2 Mar 2022 #1

I'm hoping it lands in a courtroom for that very reason. Rustynaerduwell Mar 2022 #2

he's an idiot nt Grasswire2 Mar 2022 #3

More importantly, do his lawyers understand Rules 11 and 12(b)(6). TomSlick Mar 2022 #8

"Rule 11 is trending...." Sogo Mar 2022 #4

Rule 11, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure TomSlick Mar 2022 #9

Is it even possible for an individual citizen to file a RICO Suit?!?! Volaris Mar 2022 #15

Don't forget the 10 John Doe's and 10 ABC Companies. WTF? madinmaryland Mar 2022 #5

My dad was shouting in rejoice for Trump's suits. Claustrum Mar 2022 #6

Don't forget the 10 John Doe's and 10 ABC Companies. WTF? madinmaryland Mar 2022 #7

That's probably the only part of the Complaint that makes sense. TomSlick Mar 2022 #12

A new way to get more $$$ from his loyal fans. BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #10

It's his shotgun offense is the best defense. Liberal In Texas Mar 2022 #11

It's that same obscure, incompetent lawyer Alina Habba Ocelot II Mar 2022 #13

Basically it's another case of projection from Trump. Chicago1980 Mar 2022 #14

The author of the complaint sounds totally delusional. C_U_L8R Mar 2022 #16

Projection. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2022 #17

RICO is a criminal statute iemanja Mar 2022 #18

There are civil RICO cases - not that this is legitimately one of them. Ocelot II Mar 2022 #19

How do they work? iemanja Mar 2022 #20

A private party can file a lawsuit claiming the same elements Ocelot II Mar 2022 #25

Interesting iemanja Mar 2022 #26

Diarrhea Donny just put his own full diaper on his own fat head Blue Owl Mar 2022 #21

TFG cannot hire even third tier lawyers LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2022 #22

That one is just practice. Next up: Buns_of_Fire Mar 2022 #23

Russia, if you're listening... moondust Mar 2022 #24