What Is Racketeering?
Racketeering is the attempt to make personal gains through coercion or extortion. It is often used by organized crime members and it is also sometimes used by individuals that want to make some money. In some instances, racketeering can become very violent, and victims can be forced to live in awful conditions.
There are numerous different types of crime that fall under the racketeering umbrella. Anybody that is found guilty of racketeering might find themselves serving 20 years in prison, and they may also be ordered to pay a fine of up to $25,000. Here’s a few examples of crimes that fall under the racketeering category.
