That quote used the term racketeering to describe his activities. From Wordnik.com. [BlueOregon] Reference
And furthermore, every insurance company in the country does the same thing, which in my language we call racketeering and price-fixing. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-01-01] Reference
This is common in complex conspiracy cases such as racketeering investigations. From Wordnik.com. [Firedoglake » YKos: FDL Breakfast in Vegas!!] Reference
The record of racketeering is long. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » The Rendon Group: Proof The Administration Manipulated Intelligence] Reference
Interesting double standards and now "racketeering" will be exposed. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Some of the more serious charges, such as racketeering, carried up to a. From Wordnik.com. [Memphis Commercial Appeal Stories] Reference
Some of the more serious charges, such as racketeering, carried up to a 20-year penalty. From Wordnik.com. [KRDO.com] Reference
It calls the scheme "racketeering," a legal term referring to organized illegal activity. From Wordnik.com. [Belleville News Democrat: Homepage] Reference
Amashov said took a stance on "racketeering" of correspondents of "Respublika ganunlari". From Wordnik.com. [APA] Reference
But if using Epstein's scum-bagginess to make money is "racketeering," what does that make us?. From Wordnik.com. [Gawker] Reference
The term "racketeering" was coined in 1927 to describe organized crime influence in what group? a. The Chicago Police. From Wordnik.com. [CSO] Reference
He said that the Council's secretariat and commission for complaints had already determined 30 "racketeering" newspapers. From Wordnik.com. [APA] Reference
The new list of "racketeering" newspapers will be announced, chairman of the Press Council Aflatun Amashov said, APA reports. From Wordnik.com. [APA] Reference
How did the idea of racketeering occur?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 26, 2006] Reference
"racketeering" by demanding payment of up to 500 dollars for issuing press accreditations. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
"classic mob hits" to get rid of perceived rivals, and some as standard mob activities such as racketeering and illegal gambling. From Wordnik.com. [latimes.com - News] Reference
That makes the racketeering count a kind of legal domino. From Wordnik.com. [Blagojevich Jury Deadlocked: Only Agree On 2 Of 24 Counts] Reference
(Two top Warner underlings pleaded guilty in a racketeering scheme.). From Wordnik.com. [Death Of A Dreamer] Reference
But it's also possible the racketeering charge reared its head there, too. From Wordnik.com. [Blagojevich Trial: More Waiting, More Questions] Reference
George Ryan (R), who was convicted in 2006 on federal racketeering and fraud charges. From Wordnik.com. [Abbreviated Blagojevich trial a boon for Illinois Democrats] Reference
But jurors deadlocked on most of the more than 100 counts (including a racketeering charge). From Wordnik.com. [A Future For The Futurists] Reference
Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards, 69, has been tried twice for fraud and racketeering. From Wordnik.com. [Still Going After Edwards] Reference
She was fired in November and is now in prison on charges of racketeering and money laundering. From Wordnik.com. [PERISCOPE] Reference
And a federal investigation continues into racketeering charges, though Knight claims it's ended. From Wordnik.com. [Live From 'Death Row'] Reference
The six had just been convicted of racketeering activity and given terms ranging from 27 to 96 months. From Wordnik.com. [Paying For Time] Reference
The cleanup could bring practical benefits to a run-down area where racketeering is widespread and jobs are few. From Wordnik.com. [Periscope] Reference
Her trial on federal charges of prostitution-related racketeering and money laundering is set to begin in April. From Wordnik.com. [Spitzer in Mind, the D.C. Madam Makes Her Case] Reference
Since it's a charge clearly not connected to the racketeering charge, it may be one jurors were able to agree on. From Wordnik.com. [Blagojevich Trial: More Waiting, More Questions] Reference
In a withering argument, Assistant State Attorney Bob Lewis laid out the theft and racketeering case against him. From Wordnik.com. [A Preacher On Trial] Reference
Fifteen cops were sentenced to prison on charges of conspiracy and racketeering for the heist and related crimes. From Wordnik.com. [Rolling On The Miami River] Reference
Naqvi has been indicted by a New York grand jury for larceny and a federal grand jury for racketeering and conspiracy. From Wordnik.com. [The Long Arm Of The Law] Reference
Asked if Thursday's note suggests jurors are bogged down on racketeering, Blagojevich attorney Sheldon Sorosky agreed. From Wordnik.com. [Blagojevich Jury Deadlocked: Only Agree On 2 Of 24 Counts] Reference
Guests included several jurors who helped acquit Imelda last year of fraud, racketeering and obstruction-of-justice charges. From Wordnik.com. [Birthday Boogie] Reference
According to the U.S. attorney's office and the FBI, Blagojevich turned the governor's office into a racketeering enterprise. From Wordnik.com. [Prosecution and defense close with disagreement on Blagojevich's intelligence] Reference
Which counts they've agreed or disagreed on is crucial, especially when it comes to arguably the most serious charge, racketeering. From Wordnik.com. [Blagojevich Jury Deadlocked: Only Agree On 2 Of 24 Counts] Reference
That's what four of the DeAngelis customers charged Sonny Bloch with doing in a class-action civil-racketeering suit filed two weeks ago. From Wordnik.com. [Talking Them To The Poorhouse] Reference
That day will finally come this week as the racketeering trial of John Jr. begins in Manhattan federal court for the kidnapping of Sliwa. From Wordnik.com. [AN OLDER ANGEL TAKES THE STAND] Reference
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