Racketeering is illegal under U.S. federal law thanks to the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations, or RICO, Act. RICO was enacted in 1970 with the objective of prosecuting the Mafia.

NEW YORK — The jury deliberating at Sean “Diddy” Combs ' sex trafficking trial asked Tuesday to review critical testimony ...

Sean Combs' acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering is a big loss for prosecutors and may have a "chilling effect" on abuse victims, experts say ...