The Daily A Law Used Against the Mafia — and Now Trump
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Aug 15, 2023 
Richard Fausset, a New York Times correspondent based in Atlanta, breaks down the recent indictment of Donald Trump and 18 associates for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. He discusses the implications of RICO charges and why this case poses a significant challenge for Trump. Fausset contrasts this indictment with federal cases, emphasizing the complexity of the conspiracy claims. The conversation also touches on the role of politics in legal battles and the intersection of justice with activism.
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Georgia Indictment Overview
- Trump and 18 associates were indicted in Georgia for trying to overturn the 2020 election.
- The indictment uses the RICO statute, often used against organized crime.
Racketeering Explained
- RICO allows prosecutors to connect various crimes under one scheme, like in mafia cases.
- This can hold accountable those higher up who didn't directly commit the crimes.
Example of a Low-Level Defendant
- Trevian Kutti, Kanye West's publicist, is among those indicted.
- She allegedly intimidated an election worker in Georgia.