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Ichiyasu v. Christie, Manson & Woods International

Ichiyasu v. Christie, Manson & Woods Int’l, 637 F. Supp. 187 (N.D. Ill. 1986).

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Précis

This case addressed the applicability of the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), 18 U.S.C. 1961 et seq., to art theft.

Associated Legal Decision(s)

Ichiyasu v. Christie, Manson & Woods Int’l, 637 F. Supp. 187 (N.D. Ill. 1986).

Associated Statutes and/or Legislation

Crimes and Criminal Procedure, 18 U.S.C. § 1961-1968, Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)

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