What is the 'RICO' charge Diddy faces?
Share this @internewscast.com

(NewsNation) — Jurors involved in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs have been directed to continue deliberations for an additional day as they have not achieved unanimity on a racketeering charge.

Combs faced one charge of racketeering conspiracy, alongside two charges of sex trafficking and two charges involving transportation for the purpose of prostitution. While a verdict was reached on the other charges, jurors informed the judge that they were at an impasse with some jurors being “unpersuadable on both sides” regarding the racketeering charge.

The jurors were expected back on Wednesday to continue further deliberations in hopes of reaching a verdict on that charge.

What is RICO?

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Law, commonly known as RICO, was enacted in 1970. It permits prosecutors to bring criminal charges against individuals or groups involved in related criminal activities over time with the intent of financial gain.

RICO was originally aimed at the Mafia, but prosecutors have used it to attack many forms of organized crime, including street gangs, cartels, corrupt police departments and even politicians.

To violate RICO, a person must engage in a pattern of racketeering activity connected to an enterprise. There are 35 offenses defined by the law as constituting racketeering, including gambling, murder, kidnapping, arson, drug dealing and bribery. To charge under RICO, at least two predicate crimes within 10 years must have been committed through the enterprise.

An “enterprise” is defined as including any individual, partnership, corporation, association or other legal entity, and any union or group of individuals associated with the criminal activity. The criminal RICO statute provides for prison terms of 20 years and financial penalties.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Three Suburban Men Accused of Posing as Police En Route to Political Protests

WHEATON, Ill. (WGN) – Three men from suburban Chicago are facing serious…

Impending Government Shutdown Threatens Closure of Vital Head Start Preschool Programs Nationwide

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the government shutdown looms, Head Start programs serving…

Tragic Discovery: Family of Slain Helms College Student Breaks Silence on Heartbreaking Street Incident

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) – The family of a Helms College student who…

Florida Residents Face Uncertainty as SNAP Benefits Threatened by Government Shutdown

Residents relying on federal food assistance programs may soon face challenges if…

Find Out Who Was Affected by the Recent AWS Outage

On Monday, numerous popular online services faced disruptions as Amazon Web Services…

American Airlines Pilots Mistake Misunderstanding for Cockpit Security Threat

In a surprising incident on Monday, a flight destined for Los Angeles…

Trump Pledges Ambitious Agreement with China Following Upcoming Meeting with Xi

WASHINGTON – On Monday, President Donald Trump confidently asserted that the United…

Georgia State Leaders Address Key Issues at Augusta Rotary Club Event

AUGUSTA, Ga. – On Monday, October 20, 2025, Georgia State Senator Harold…

Exposing the Chaos: Insider Revelations Unveil the Shocking Reality of Local Nursing Home

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. — A group of both former and current staff…

Greene County Commission Rejects Resolution to Advocate for Repeal of Controversial COPA Laws

In Greeneville, Tennessee, the Greene County Commission convened on Monday to address…

Trump’s Clemency Erases Santos’s Fines: A Controversial Move Unpacked

Former Representative George Santos from New York will not be obligated to…

Tragic Loss in the Chess World: Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Passes Away at 29

Daniel Naroditsky, a distinguished chess grandmaster who captivated many with his skill…