Russia aims to apply U.S. racketeering law in bank case Jul 29, 2008
During his testimony Monday, Blakey, citing the history of the law's passage in the United States, at a time of high concern about organized crime, said the RICO statute could be used by foreign courts and that the Russian civil court could apply the statute. The act is a blend of civil and criminal law, and the Russian civil court's jurisdiction had been a point of contention. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
One in custody in E.C. shooting death (3929) Jul 29, 2008
According to Damian Rico, spokesman for the city, Police Chief Angelo Machuca confirmed the offender was in custody and charges were going to be filed later in the day. The charges will be related to the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old East Chicago man less than a quarter of a mile from his home Sunday night. (Munster Times, IN)
Russia seeking to use U.S. law vs. U.S. bank Jul 28, 2008
The Russians have brought in Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz and Robert Blakey, one of the authors of the 1970 statute on racketeer-influenced and corrupt organizations, or RICO. Bank of New York Mellon lawyers are fielding Richard Thornburgh, a former U.S. attorney general and Pennsylvania governor. The RICO statue has never been successfully ruled on in a foreign court, according to lawyers. (Xinhuanet, China)
Gang members plead guilty to racketeering Jul 26, 2008
WEST PALM BEACH Two brothers and reputed Sur 13 gang members admitted guilt today to racketeering charges, continuing the succession of plea deals since the group was indicted under RICO statutes. Brothers Dennis and Enrique Medrano both pleaded guilty to racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering, felonies punishable by up to 30 years in prison. (The Palm Beach Post)
Bond Denied for East Dublin Man Jul 26, 2008
Also on that route was White, his younger brother Demico, and Rico Antonio Cuyler, 18, of East Dublin. The trio had reportedly been out looking for another man for messing with Demico White s girlfriend when they encountered Hazley. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Softball beats T-Ball at Volleyball Jul 25, 2008
The playoff was also hard-fought, and Rio Rico middle blocker Gaby Ayon stepped in to relieve Montoya. The final game went down to the last point, with Softball winning, 16-14. (Nogales International, AZ)
Brokers' Employment Suit Backfires, Defendant Awarded $1.6 Million Jul 24, 2008
6 million arbitration award for a mortgage company that was being sued for RICO claims by two former brokers for between $20 million and $30 million in damages ... The pair had argued Gateway's actions amounted to either breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation or violation of federal or state RICO statutes, according to arbitration documents. (Law.com)
Bus explosion in the Philippines kills at least 3 Jul 24, 2008
Armand Rico said security forces foiled a terrorist bomb attack in Davao city when they intercepted a motorcycle rigged with explosives. The driver escaped, he said. (International Herald Tribune)
13 comments Jul 24, 2008
com The Guru, VirginiaJul 23, 2008 @ 09:51 PMACORN ought to be prosecuted and shut down under RICO. It is nothing but a political racketeering organization. When the GOP runs a phony like ''Obama lite'' McCain, we have nobody to vote for who has a chance of winning, and the country will suffer whatever happens. (Human Events Online)
Brickbats For Chery Jul 21, 2008
Bricklin, known to shoot for the moon despite long odds, is seeking in excess of $1 billion in damages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The 69-year-old Bricklin, whose company in the 1970s built 3,000 units of a gull-winged sports car, the Bricklin SV-1, before collapsing under $20 million in debt, is best-known for bringing the Subaru and Yugo brands to America. (Forbes)
Fast horses and easy (?) money Jul 20, 2008
Two hours, 57 minutes; a faster finish time than many expected from riders along the rugged, 12,000-foot, rain-drenched route between Telluride and the historic gold mining camp of Dunton (near Rico) ... The race between the two horses was scheduled to take place near the Dolores River near Rico on Dec. 10, 1884, but with a series of false starts and horses off their feed, the match was postponed until the next fall in Montrose where a more formal track could be constructed. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Road Dog owner, son stay in jail Jul 19, 2008
The men were indicted under a federal statute related to racketeering commonly referred to as RICO, which stands for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations, said Larry Brown, first assistant U.S. attorney in Sacramento. The statute was passed by Congress in 1970 and is most commonly used to pursue organized crime. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Did you like the new finish line? Jul 8, 2008
The entry titled "Peachtree Road Race: The '08 shirt, the finish line," and any of the comments about it. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Russia presses for $22.5 billion in damages from Bank of New York Mellon Jul 4, 2008
On Thursday, the court heard testimony from experts on whether it could have jurisdiction under both U.S. and Russian law, and whether the RICO statute could be applied outside of the United States. "I believe very strongly that in a time of globalization of banking, and globalization of money laundering, it would be a terrible tragedy if RICO laws were confined to the United States border," Dershowitz said by telephone ... Thornburgh said no foreign court should hear cases under the RICO... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
The return of Buddy Jul 3, 2008
In 2002, shortly after his conviction, they sang "For He's a RICO Felon" to the tune of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." RICO stands for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, the statute under which Cianci was prosecuted. Cianci shrugged. (Boston Globe)
Homeland Security wants nearly 60 towers Jul 2, 2008
"A map provided by CBP shows two towers in Amado; one on Interstate 19 and one slightly east of it, both south of the Arivaca Road interchange.There are 24 towers in mountainous areas between Nogales and Arivaca; they're south and west of Rio Rico and west toward, and past, Arivaca."No towers are scheduled near Rio Rico or Nogales under this first deployment," said Gary Robison, assistant chief patrol agent, Tucson Sector of the Border Patrol.At this point, there are no definite construction... (Nogales International, AZ)
Inner-City Music Program "Back in Tune" Thanks to the Echelon Club! Jul 1, 2008
Kimberly Moores gift could not have come at a better time, says music director, Frank Rico. The generosity of The Echelon Club has provided our music program with at least 15-20 years of security with fine musical instruments. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Supreme Court Term Is Mixed For Business, But Wins Were Big Jun 28, 2008
The RICO laws increasingly have been used to sue corporations with claims that can lead to triple damages awards. Court Bars State-Level Lawsuits In Pre-Emption Rulings. (CNNMoney.com)
News, videos, interactive map Jun 28, 2008
U.S. Sugar deal - Missing link in Everglades restoration. U.S. Sugar deal Missing link in Everglades restoration. (The Palm Beach Post)
U.S. Sugar deal Jun 27, 2008
Activists say changing the flow would provide wildlife habitat, replenish parched farmland and protect coastal estuaries - but the employer of 1,700 will go out of business in Florida. U.S. Sugar Corp. executive Malcolm "Bubba" Wade Jr. resigned today from the South Florida Water Management District's governing board, just a day after the state announced a historic deal to buy his company. (The Palm Beach Post)
Pimps arrested, children rescued Jun 26, 2008
Months later, however, a second jury found Juan Rico Doss of Reno guilty of forcing two girls - ages 14 and 16 - to sell sex in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Oakland. A University of Pennsylvania study estimates nearly 300,000 children in the United States are at risk of being sexually exploited for commercial uses - "most of them runaways or thrown-aways," said Ernie Allen, president of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. (Boston Globe)
Child prostitution busts nab pimps Jun 26, 2008
Months later, however, a second jury found Juan Rico Doss, of Reno, guilty of forcing two girls -- ages 14 and 16 -- to sell sex in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco and Oakland. A University of Pennsylvania study estimates nearly 300,000 children in the United States are at risk of being sexually exploited for commercial uses, said Ernie Allen, the president of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Novel Method To Fight Illegal Immigration Jun 23, 2008
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act - or RICO - prosecutes organized crime and immigration-related offenses, including human trafficking and harboring and smuggling illegal immigrants into the United States ... "I think it's a new tactic because some of the other things haven't worked," said Donald Benson, a lawyer with the labor law firm Littler Mendelson, who has been tracking the use of RICO laws in immigration cases ... Now, lawyers in the Plainfield case - and in a few... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
NJ immigration lawsuit employs racketeering laws Jun 22, 2008
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act or RICO prosecutes organized crime and immigration-related offenses, including human trafficking and harboring and smuggling illegal immigrants into the U.S. ... "I think it's a new tactic because some of the other things haven't worked," said Donald W. Benson, a lawyer with the labor law firm Littler Mendelson, who has been tracking the use of RICO laws in immigration cases ... Now, lawyers in the Plainfield case and in a few other cases... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Principal shaves his head to help a student Jun 19, 2008
Also among the crowd of onlookers at both shavings was DiFronzo s older brother Rico, 10, a fourth-grader at the Trahan School. I think it s really good [the school has raised this money] because it s in honor of my sister and that s really neat, said Rico. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
If Old Glory could speak Jun 12, 2008
uncle_rico wrote on Jun 11, 2008 4:53 PM:" Fred, I'd be willing to bet that you would hate living in any of the countries that consistently make the top 10 in these lists (mainly northern Europe). The difference between us and them: high prevalence of atheism, strong separation between church and state, extremely socialistic, tolerance for homosexuality and they drink more alcohol per capita than a bishop on a deer hunting trip. Be careful for what you wish for. PS. "God" wasn't incorporated... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Briggs' attorney assails release of police report Jun 10, 2008
Have you heard the four-letter word "RICO" ... And, from what I've read, I have to agree with a previous poster that this may well constitute a violation of the Federal Rico anti-racketeering laws, which I hope will be pursued, and prosecuted if appropriate. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
* World News Quick Take Jun 8, 2008
Joaquin Rico, 19, turned himself in on Friday, two days after his alleged accomplice, Joseph Espinoza, 24, turned himself in. A surveillance video released last week by police shows two unarmed men inside the convenience store. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Compromise only way to solve illegal immigration Jun 8, 2008
" xdfred wrote on Jun 2, 2008 3:54 PM:" Invoke RICO. If you are here illegally, any assets you have are the result of criminal activity and can be confiscated ... " 50674 wrote on Jun 5, 2008 11:13 PM:" Learn about RICO before you start your ranting. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
IRLI Sues New Jersey Landlord for Renting to Illegal Aliens and Discriminating Against U.S. Citizens Jun 4, 2008
PLAINFIELD, N.J., June 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) has filed a RICO and Fair Housing discrimination lawsuit against Connolly Properties, Inc. and other defendants on behalf of a former employee and several tenants in the Federal District Court in New Jersey ... IRLI believes that this is the first civil lawsuit challenging a landlord's harboring of illegal aliens in rental housing to be filed under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations... (PR Newswire)
Letters to the Editor Jun 4, 2008
Covering all of Santa Cruz County, AZ - Nogales International. I see that County Attorney (George) Silva is, so far, running unopposed for his same position. (Nogales International, AZ)
Pharmacy office now offering medication therapy Jun 1, 2008
Now named Mona Lisa Salon de Beaut;, the salon is at 2375 S. 4th Ave., where you can find Rafael Brown, DeeGee Dobson, Lisa Loaiza and Melinda Rico (with room for one more stylist on the team). The salon offers custom cuts, color specialty, waxing, acrylic nails and other services. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
The fight over Florida and Michigan May 30, 2008
While there are technically still three primaries (Puerto Rico, South Dakota and Montana) on the Democratic docket, the remaining drama will be played out in a hotel ballroom, when the party's 30-member Rules and Bylaws Committee meets to modify its punishment of Michigan and Florida for holding January primaries in flagrant defiance of the officially sanctioned schedule. Despite desperate cries from the Hillary Clinton camp to count every delegate from these two outlaw primaries, which she won,... (Salon)
DPD Uncovers Statewide $50 Forgery Scam May 24, 2008
Cane commended Dublin Police Officer Rico Parks for his effort in catching the suspects, who were attempting to makegetaways before officers arrived on scene. I can t commend him enough on the job he s been doing. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Ex-U.S. law chief tells Russia to dismiss BoNY case May 23, 2008
Reviving the 10-year-old case, lawyers for the Russian side have based their claim on a U.S. law, which was passed in 1970 to combat the mafia the U.S. Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organisations Act, known as RICO. ... There is no basis on which to conclude that Congress intended to vest in foreign courts power to entertain suits for damages under RICO, he said in the 24-page witness statement ... Accordingly, Russian courts may not adjudicate a RICO claim. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Crime log (98) May 18, 2008
The driver, a 37-year-old Rio Rico man, was arrested and booked into Pima County Adult Detention Center, reports said. 547-9726. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Athletics, academics May 17, 2008
Juan Suarez signed for basketball at Western New Mexico University and Alexandra Wodka signed with New Mexico University for soccer, while Rio Rico High's Gaby Ayon signed with Pima for basketball. "Danny Carpena hasn't signed as of yet, but he's looking to play at a school in Kansas and a couple of our soccer players may be going to Pima as walk-ons," Colgate said. (Nogales International, AZ)
Reading on pedestal during special week May 14, 2008
Teachers at San Cayetano Elementary School in Rio Rico organized Love of Reading Week May 5-9 so that reading could be set on a pedestal and admired and appreciated. The special week started with student assemblies where teachers explained the week's activities, led cheers for reading and presented a readers' theater production of "The Rappers of Rio Rico," which was a local take-off on the old folktale, "The Bremmentown Musicians." Authors, guest readers and a book sale also added to... (Nogales International, AZ)
Musician takes work on road during day job May 12, 2008
A passenger who enjoyed his music passed his CD along to local rapper J. Peso, which led to his collaborations with Rico Wingate, a Miami-based rapper who now lives in Augusta ... by Los Mann featuring Rico Wingate. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Immigration in metro Altanta May 10, 2008
IMMIGRANTS IN ATLANTA IA. Metro region attracts ethnic workers, families. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Kanye put on a show in Duluth May 6, 2008
And even with the lights lowered it was hard not to spot the numerous music (Chris Brown, Bow Wow, Musiq, Scar), music industry (Quincy Jones, Jermaine Dupri, Chaka Zulu, Shakir Stewart, Phillana Williams, Catherine Brewton, DJs Nabs and Doc, Rico Brooks, Ricardo Spicer, Keinon Sleep Johnson, Ron Hurd), TV (Kenny Burns, Ryan Glover) and sports (Jamal Anderson) stars in attendance. The dynamic West more than made up for the lack of energy in s 30 minute-plus set, which the widely diverse audience... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Barron County Courthouse News--April 30 May 2, 2008
Maria T. Rico, 81, Rice Lake, pleaded guilty on April 21 to issuing worthless checks (July 6, 2006). The court ordered her to pay $98 in court fees. (Chetek Alert, WI)
CALIFORNIA MELTDOWN: Foreclosures up 327% from '07 levels... Apr 23, 2008
why aren't these people in jail for felony bank fraud and RICO violations. Posted by: KenFromCalifornia. (The Drudge Report)
Defending yourself and your loved ones Apr 23, 2008
Detectives from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office and County Attorney George E. Silva answered those questions for Rio Rico residents April 12 during a two-hour concealed weapons seminar at the Rio Rico Community Center ... Rio Rico resident Carolyn Wemlinger thought the class was "very informative," she said ... "I was pleased with the turnout, considering this is the first time anything like this has been done here. I think it helped people to seek avenues to make them feel a little more... (Nogales International, AZ)
Big Papi slams down early slump Apr 19, 2008
Ortiz has eight career slams and 210 homers overall, tying him with Rico Petrocelli for ninth place on the club's all-time list ... The tater ties him with Rico Petrocelli for 9th on the club's all-time list. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Arpaio Honduras project questioned Apr 13, 2008
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office calls it a tool to fight crime and boost its gang-prevention efforts. But while the Bay Island Sister Agency Project offers abundant benefits to residents of Honduras, particularly to those who live on Roatan Island, a scuba resort in the Caribbean, the advantages to Maricopa County residents are less clear ... The agency has spent more than $120,000 on Sheriff's Office employee salaries in Honduras, and an additional $30,000 in RICO funds seized from... (AZCentral)
Correia helps Giants win third straight Apr 11, 2008
He struck out pinch-hitter Rico Washington looking to end it. Correia allowed only four baserunners past first, including on Izturis' third-inning double that he tried to stretch into a triple only to be thrown out. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Mayor of Hell Apr 9, 2008
If you're looking for classicsCagney introducing Mae Clarke's face to a grapefruit in The Public Enemy or Edward G. Robinson moaning, "Mother of mercy, is this the end of Rico?" in Little Caesarthey're way back in Volume 1. Here, instead, are half a dozen relative rarities that contribute immeasurably to any understanding of how elastic, adaptable, and energetic the genre had become by 1934, when the stultifying restrictions of the began to be enforced and Hollywood movies became, for a... (Slate)
MLS team-by-team capsules Mar 28, 2008
COACH: John Carver (first year) IN: G Brian Edwards (Wake Forest), M Kevin Harmse (Los Angeles), D Julius James (U. of Connecticut), D/M Pat Phelan (Wake Forest), M Tyler Rosenlund (Atvidaberg), F Jarrod Smith (West Virginia U.), D Marco Velez (Puerto Rico Islanders) OUT: D Adam Braz (Montreal Impact), D Maycoll Canizalez, G Srdjan Djekanovic, M David Guzman, M Stephen Lumley, M Cristian Nunez (Montreal Impact), M Ronnie O'Brien (San Jose), M Chris Pozniak (San Jose), D Marco Reda (Charleston... (Boston Globe)
Hall-of-Famer keeps giving back Mar 23, 2008
A recent golf tournament brought in enough to provide a couple of basketball goals for the minister at the Lutheran Church in Rio Rico to help him start a youth sports program. I remember when we had no place to play, he said. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Police: Woman in Oceanside shooting refusing to talk Mar 20, 2008
Rico wrote on Mar 19, 2008 4:46 PM:All of you who are defending this cop are very good sheep. Let me recap: the COP.. (North County Times)
Adversarial politics rarely get much done Mar 19, 2008
In response, several of us organized the Baca Float Coalition, which was constituted of representatives of approximately 3,700 residents and property owners of Rio Rico, Morningstar Ranch, Salero Ranch, First United Realty, and at-large citizens of the Tubac area. Some of these representatives were elected by their constituents; others were not. (Nogales International, AZ)
Cost of border patrol agent's case still being counted Mar 18, 2008
But Rheinheimer does not anticipate exhausting the CJE funds and needing to use RICO money. The Border Patrol Union s Web site says lead prosecutor Grant Woods is Cochise County s quarter-million dollar man. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Class Action Complaint Against RIAA Now Online Mar 16, 2008
Posted by on Saturday March 15, @05:35PM from the stuff-to-read-if-you're-insane dept. writes "Recommended reading for all interested in the RIAA's litigation war against p2p file sharing is the amended class action complaint in . This landmark (pdf) tells both the general story of the RIAA's campaign against ordinary folks, and the specific story of its harassment of Tanya Andersen, and even of her young daughter. The complaint includes federal and state RICO claims, as well as other legal... (Slashdot)
Auditor to review Arpaios finances Mar 15, 2008
The Arizona Auditor General is moving up a scheduled financial audit of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office ... An audit of RICO funds was planned for 2009, but will instead take place within the next few weeks ... Though the legislature does not oversee how RICO funds are spent, it creates laws to regulate its use. (AZCentral)
Drug crackdown may lead to more violence Mar 8, 2008
Killorin and his kindred have dubbed metro Atlanta the "Miami Vice" of the 21st Century, quipping that if TV detectives Sonny Crockett and Rico Tubbs went undercover today, it would be in Gwinnett, Fulton, Cobb and DeKalb counties. The region may lack cigarette boats, South Beach and bikini-clad bodies, but it is loaded with cocaine along with methamphetamine, marijuana and heroin and guns and gangsters. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Arpaio reviewing suspended program Feb 28, 2008
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Wednesday refused to answer questions about a controversial program his office has conducted in a tourist region of Honduras for two years ... The program has come under attack since 12 News reported that the Sheriff's Office has spent $30,000 in Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, funds on travel, per diem and supplies ... Bob Burns, R-Peoria, chairman of the Appropriations Committee - has questioned Arpaio's use of RICO funds. (AZCentral -- News)
Sheriff's Office overseas trips under fire Feb 27, 2008
A state legislator is questioning why Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio spent $30,000 in a lean budget year to send employees to Honduras ... Burns, a Peoria Republican, questioned why the Sheriff's Office is spending RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) funds for the project ... Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Lisa Allen said use of RICO money was justified because organized crime in Maricopa County often originates from Honduras. (AZCentral -- News)
Sheriff's Office spent $30K overseas Feb 26, 2008
In the past year, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has dedicated money, manpower, and resources to police officers in the nation of Honduras ... Though the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office says the purpose of the project is to prevent human and drug smuggling to Arizona, the participating employees include two auto traffic experts, an aviation chief, a human resources employee and a homicide investigator, according to MCSO records obtained by 12 News ... Burns wants to know why the sheriffs... (AZCentral)
Cops Go On Trial In Killing Of Unarmed Man Feb 26, 2008
Rico said Bell, at Guzman's urging, tried to strike Isnora with his car. "When there is a confluence of alcohol and ignorance, there's always a tragedy," Ricco said. (CBS News -- US)
Complaints about agent date to start of his career Feb 24, 2008
As Faustino Rico Toro sat in detention in Miami for five years awaiting trial, Pretext Services' Mr. McDaniel traveled to Bolivia for Mr. Rico Toro's attorney ... Federal prosecutors allowed Mr. Rico Toro to plead guilty to a minor drug charge and in late 1996, sent him home. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
66 comments Feb 21, 2008
The RICO Act was supposed to be used against the Mafia, not anti-abortion protestors. You see the pattern. (Human Events Online)
Teens for Jesus want more wholesome pop culture Feb 16, 2008
Rico wrote on Feb 15, 2008 10:31 AM:Hey Gnarly Charlie - get off your high horse for a second ... Gnarly Charlie wrote on Feb 15, 2008 1:23 PM:Hey Rico Suave. (North County Times)
Post a comment Feb 15, 2008
Posted by: Rico CHARLOTTE/USA 14 February 2008 ... Posted by: Rico CHARLOTTE / USA 14 February 2008 ... I guess he did not get the memo, Bill Clinton enacted Americorp over 9 years ago that does the same thing. (International Herald Tribune)
Who stole cash Feb 13, 2008
For some reason, the nursing home mogul didn't want to talk about her trip for four, including a two-night stay and visit to the TV show's set with child star Moises Arias (Rico in the show). But the presence of her three granddaughters Sunday night at Bon Jovi drummer Torres' yearly fund-raiser provided a hint of who's going. (The Palm Beach Post)
