Puerto Rico is a Caribbean archipelago covering 3,500 square miles. It was first settled by Ortoiroids and later dominated by the Saladoid and Taíno. Columbus established a Spanish colony in 1493, and Puerto Rico was later ceded to the United States in 1898. It was granted autonomy and US citizenship in 1916 and declared a […]
Puerto Rico, with a population of 3.7 million, is the most populous US territory. Puerto Ricans are US citizens but cannot vote for the president or have representation in Congress. US citizens in territories can participate in presidential primaries but are barred from voting in the general election. With a population of approximately 3.7 million, […]
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) was created to financially harm the Mafia but can be used in other situations. Offenders must violate two of 35 statutes within 10 years, and the violations must be related. RICO charges are based on demonstrating a pattern of behavior, making them easier to prove in court. […]
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) was originally created to combat organized crime, but a legal loophole in the 1980s allowed it to be used in civil court cases. Attempts to reform the law have been made, but it is still widely cited in court cases due to its broad interpretation and the […]
