The FBI used an informant to infiltrate the Avengers Motorcycle Club (AMC) and collect data regarding the crimes of Khalil. The RICO section provides provisions that assist the FBI in prosecuting and penalizing those individuals that are involved in racketeering activities which is performed by them while being a part of an ongoing criminal enterprise. The evidence presented in this case was enough to impose penalties on Khalil as per the provisions gave under the RICO federal law. Arguments in defense of Khalil were weak. The use of undercover agents is infrequent due to high costs and danger involved.

Organized Crime Week 5 Discussion

Research the Khalil case and review the Federal RICO statute. Summarize the methods used by the FBI to infiltrate the AMC and gather evidence of Khalil's crimes. Describe the purpose of the RICO section of the federal racketeering law. In your opinion, was there enough evidence to prosecute Khalil under RICO? What argument should Khalil make in his defense against a racketeering charge? Why are undercover agents used infrequently?

Learn about the methods used by the FBI to infiltrate AMC and the purpose of the RICO in the Khalil case. Read arguments in defense of Khalil and reasons for infrequent use of undercover agents.

Methods used by the FBI to infiltrate AMC and Purpose of the RICO

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