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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: RICO

RICO stories: 2 news summaries

Lawsuit Targets Cruise, Scientology 'Crime Syndicate'

Files harassment lawsuit under federal RICO statute

Jul 31, 08 11:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - An ex-Scientologist says the organization is a “crime syndicate” in a $250 million federal lawsuit that names Tom Cruise as the head honcho's "right-hand man," reports the Daily News. The suit uses a statute designed to counter organized crime in an attempt to have the Church of... More »

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Scientology • Tom Cruise • racketeering • RICO • David Miscavige • Peter Letterese

Vick Helped 'Execute' Dogs: Co-Defendants

Decision remains secret after 9 AM plea deadline passes

Aug 17, 07 11:15 AM CDT
(Newser) - Michael Vick helped hang, drown and otherwise execute around eight dogs in connection with his dog-fighting enterprise—and supplied most of the money for the infamous Bad Newz Kennelz, say his two co-defendants. The three men killed the dogs that "did not perform well in 'testing' sessions'," according... More »

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Atlanta Falcons • Michael Vick • dogfighting • RICO • Bad Newz Kennelz • federal prison • plea bargain • dog

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