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61 Charged in Landmark RICO Case Over Protests
9/10/2025
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Story summary
- RICO charges have been filed against 61 defendants connected to protests against a police base in the U.S.
- Three defendants faced money laundering charges tied to a bail fund.
- Additional charges include federal intimidation for labeling a state trooper a "murderer."
- Five protesters are charged with domestic terrorism and arson.
- This case marks a notable state response to environmental protests and is among the largest RICO cases in U.S. history.
