The phrase "racketeering charges" refers to criminal charges brought against individuals or groups involved in organized, illegal activities like bribery, extortion, money laundering, or operating illegal businesses. Full definition
McLaughlin remained free on $ 250,000 bail until he was sentenced in May 2009 to 10 - year in prison on racketeering charges by a federal judge who rejected requests for leniency that came from both the defense and the prosecution. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Williams and 10 other former Atlanta Public Schools educators were convicted of racketeering charges. (csmonitor.com)
Whitehouse has been a leading proponent of federal racketeering charges against Exxon and other oil companies over allegedly fraudulent statements to shareholders about the financial impact of climate change. (freebeacon.com)