AOC Challenges Ted Cruz on RICO Meaning

[TroglocratsRdumb]

AOC challenges Ted Cruz on RICO meaning

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood by her statements during a hearing, saying that "RICO" does not constitute a crime.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood her ground after being challenged by GOP Senator Ted Cruz on the meaning of Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) charges.

Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, sparked questions over the definition of RICO during Wednesday's congressional hearing on the House's impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The inquiry, which has been overseen by Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer stems from accusations that Biden profited off his son's business dealings while serving as vice president. The months-long investigation has yet to produce any evidence that the president was ever directly involved in his family's business endeavors.

Ocasio-Cortez asked him (witness Bobulinskito) specifically name crimes that he had witnessed Biden commit. Bobulinski responded that Biden had violated the RICO Act, a federal anti-racketeering or anti-corruption law that can be used against persons engaged in organized crime.

"Excuse me, sir, RICO is not a crime, it is a category. What is the crime?" Ocasio-Cortez interrupted Bobulinski during the heated exchange.

The moment from the hearing attracted the attention of Cruz, a Texas Republican, who said on X (formerly Twitter) early Thursday morning that Ocasio-Cortez's comments were "bizarre."

"RICO—the Racketeer Influenced & Corrupt Organizations Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1961–1968—is most assuredly a crime," Cruz wrote. "It often results in massive felony sentences. And yet @aoc—eager to defend Joe Biden—insists it's not a crime."

Ocasio-Cortez responded to Cruz's post later on Thursday, writing: "Wrong! RICO is a statute under which specific crimes may be considered - kidnapping, robbery, arson, etc."

She went on: "You need to name the crimes in order to substantiate RICO," she added. "So...since you're the expert, what RICO crimes and evidence does House GOP have? Since they don't seem to know."

Comment:
Cruz is highly intelligent.
He has argued cases in front of the Supreme Court.
He is a graduate from Princeton and Harvard.
He was the solicitor general of Texas.
He has written four books.
I think he knows what he is talking about.
The Democrat defense of Biden's crimes is a joke.

Alan Dershowitz doubles down on Ted Cruz being one of his most brilliant law students

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Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz isn't going to lie, he told Megyn Kelly on Tuesday's Kelly File. Ted Cruz "was one of the best students I ever had,"

 

[two_iron]

It's failed bartender fired for stealing her coworker's tips VS Constitutional scholar with Ivy League law degrees...

Can I bet the farm on Cruz?

 

[Lord-Humungus]

Who care? Democrats often change the meaning of terms as needed this is not unusual

 

[LAUGHatLEFTISTS]

Who care? Democrats often change the meaning of terms as needed this is not unusual

The tip stealing bimbo proved once again the only thing she’s qualified to do is shut her mouth and take her top off.

 

[Lord-Humungus]

The tip stealing bimbo proved once again the only thing she’s qualified to do is shut her mouth and take her top off.

She can keep her top on. Titiies are a dime a dozen

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Hilarious. She does have her uses.

 

[Rambunctious]

Dems treat our language as if it were silly putty....

 

[Thinker101]

AOC must have been referring to Rico, the dishwasher back at the bar.

 

[The Duke]

Metinks she will be regretting that, bigly.

 

[Leviticus]

AOC is correct. RICO isn't a crime it's a criminal enhancement for other crimes. There must be a base crime committed as part of a larger criminal conspiracy for a person to be charged under the RICO act.

For example, a entire ring can be charged under the RICO act for any crimes that any other members of the ring committed to further the criminal goals of the ring.

But, someone can only be charged if they committed a base crime as part of the conspiracy. If the AG or DA can't prove that an individual committed a crime as part of the conspiracy then they can't charge them as part of the conspiracy under the RICO act.

 

[The Duke]

AOC challenges Ted Cruz on RICO meaning

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood by her statements during a hearing, saying that "RICO" does not constitute a crime.

www.newsweek.com

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood her ground after being challenged by GOP Senator Ted Cruz on the meaning of Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) charges.

Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, sparked questions over the definition of RICO during Wednesday's congressional hearing on the House's impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The inquiry, which has been overseen by Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer stems from accusations that Biden profited off his son's business dealings while serving as vice president. The months-long investigation has yet to produce any evidence that the president was ever directly involved in his family's business endeavors.

Ocasio-Cortez asked him (witness Bobulinskito) specifically name crimes that he had witnessed Biden commit. Bobulinski responded that Biden had violated the RICO Act, a federal anti-racketeering or anti-corruption law that can be used against persons engaged in organized crime.

"Excuse me, sir, RICO is not a crime, it is a category. What is the crime?" Ocasio-Cortez interrupted Bobulinski during the heated exchange.

The moment from the hearing attracted the attention of Cruz, a Texas Republican, who said on X (formerly Twitter) early Thursday morning that Ocasio-Cortez's comments were "bizarre."

"RICO—the Racketeer Influenced & Corrupt Organizations Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1961–1968—is most assuredly a crime," Cruz wrote. "It often results in massive felony sentences. And yet @aoc—eager to defend Joe Biden—insists it's not a crime."

Ocasio-Cortez responded to Cruz's post later on Thursday, writing: "Wrong! RICO is a statute under which specific crimes may be considered - kidnapping, robbery, arson, etc."

She went on: "You need to name the crimes in order to substantiate RICO," she added. "So...since you're the expert, what RICO crimes and evidence does House GOP have? Since they don't seem to know."

Comment:
Cruz is highly intelligent.
He has argued cases in front of the Supreme Court.
He is a graduate from Princeton and Harvard.
He was the solicitor general of Texas.
He has written four books.
I think he knows what he is talking about.
The Democrat defense of Biden's crimes is a joke.

Alan Dershowitz doubles down on Ted Cruz being one of his most brilliant law students

The latest Feature,/features,,features, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at The Week

theweek.com

Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz isn't going to lie, he told Megyn Kelly on Tuesday's Kelly File. Ted Cruz "was one of the best students I ever had,"

The crime is taking bribes and running an organized bribery scheme.

 

[jc456]

Who care? Democrats often change the meaning of terms as needed this is not unusual

They indeed think they are above the law

 

[Concerned American]

AOC challenges Ted Cruz on RICO meaning

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood by her statements during a hearing, saying that "RICO" does not constitute a crime.

www.newsweek.com

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood her ground after being challenged by GOP Senator Ted Cruz on the meaning of Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) charges.

Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, sparked questions over the definition of RICO during Wednesday's congressional hearing on the House's impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The inquiry, which has been overseen by Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer stems from accusations that Biden profited off his son's business dealings while serving as vice president. The months-long investigation has yet to produce any evidence that the president was ever directly involved in his family's business endeavors.

Ocasio-Cortez asked him (witness Bobulinskito) specifically name crimes that he had witnessed Biden commit. Bobulinski responded that Biden had violated the RICO Act, a federal anti-racketeering or anti-corruption law that can be used against persons engaged in organized crime.

"Excuse me, sir, RICO is not a crime, it is a category. What is the crime?" Ocasio-Cortez interrupted Bobulinski during the heated exchange.

The moment from the hearing attracted the attention of Cruz, a Texas Republican, who said on X (formerly Twitter) early Thursday morning that Ocasio-Cortez's comments were "bizarre."

"RICO—the Racketeer Influenced & Corrupt Organizations Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1961–1968—is most assuredly a crime," Cruz wrote. "It often results in massive felony sentences. And yet @aoc—eager to defend Joe Biden—insists it's not a crime."

Ocasio-Cortez responded to Cruz's post later on Thursday, writing: "Wrong! RICO is a statute under which specific crimes may be considered - kidnapping, robbery, arson, etc."

She went on: "You need to name the crimes in order to substantiate RICO," she added. "So...since you're the expert, what RICO crimes and evidence does House GOP have? Since they don't seem to know."

Comment:
Cruz is highly intelligent.
He has argued cases in front of the Supreme Court.
He is a graduate from Princeton and Harvard.
He was the solicitor general of Texas.
He has written four books.
I think he knows what he is talking about.
The Democrat defense of Biden's crimes is a joke.

Alan Dershowitz doubles down on Ted Cruz being one of his most brilliant law students

The latest Feature,/features,,features, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at The Week

theweek.com

Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz isn't going to lie, he told Megyn Kelly on Tuesday's Kelly File. Ted Cruz "was one of the best students I ever had,"

Pfffftt. What does Cruz know? Anyone with half a brain knows that a bartender from NYC knows more about the law.

 

[jc456]

Pfffftt. What does Cruz know? Anyone with half a brain knows that a bartender from NYC knows more about the law.

Evidence she feels above laws

 

[1srelluc]

Meh, just show us those.....