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Trump's Team Appeals Dismissed RICO Suit Against Clinton

11/19/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal team, Richard Klugh, asked 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to revive a dismissed Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) suit against Hillary Clinton and others.
The suit alleged a conspiracy to damage Trump's 2016 campaign and business interests.
U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks dismissed the case as a "shotgun pleading" lacking factual basis.
David Kendall said claims lacked injury and that damages were political.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal team, Richard Klugh, asked 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to revive a dismissed Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) suit against Hillary Clinton and others.
The suit alleged a conspiracy to damage Trump's 2016 campaign and business interests.
U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks dismissed the case as a "shotgun pleading" lacking factual basis.
David Kendall said claims lacked injury and that damages were political.