RICO LAWS? PROVE IT!!

<p> On April 27, 2009, a number of people were arrested in Rochester, New York and charged under the RICO statute for alleged crimes. </p ><p> Those arrested are facing long prison sentences under the RICO law, including 10 - 20 years to LIFE. </p > <h2>THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY.</h2 > <p> There is no such organization/enterprise as the ‘Chain Gang or ‘Wolf Pack’ gang, and no factual basis or foundation to support racketeering charges; as a result, the use of the RICO statute is unfounded and unconstitutional. </p ><p> Let's come together to fight for a fair criminal justice system. </p ><p> <strong>WHEN:</strong> 6 PM, Thursday June 4th </p ><p> <strong>WHERE:</strong> Parsells Avenue Community Church &#8212;- 345 Parsells Avenue (corner of Parsells and Denver) </p ><p> <center><h1>FULL FACT SHEET</h1 ></center> <h2>WHAT THE POLICE AND NEWS MEDIA REPORTED:</h2 > <ul> <li><strong>FALSE:</strong> Those arrested were members of a gang/enterprise called the ‘Chain Gang’ or ‘Wolf Pack’ gang.</li > <li><strong>FALSE:</strong> 24 people were arrested</li > <li><strong>FALSE:</strong> 20 firearms were confiscated when the police executed 7 search warrants</li > </ul > <h2>THE CHARGES:</h2 > <p> Those arrested, including teens, were ALL charged under the RICO statute. The RICO law was established in 1970 to address organized crime activity perpetuated by the MAFIA. </p > <p> Convictions under the RICO law carries prison sentences of 10-20 years to life in prison. </p > <h2> THE TRUTH</h2 > <p> Distorted police and news media reporting was filled with misinformed, libelous and conflicting information. To set the record straight: </p > <ul> <li> <strong>TRUE:</strong> There is no such organization/enterprise as the ‘Chain Gang or ‘Wolf Pack’ gang, and no factual basis or foundation to support racketeering charges; as a result, the use of the RICO statute is unfounded and unconstitutional. </li ><li> <strong>TRUE:</strong> Some of the 24 people reported to be arrested on April 27, 2009 were NOT arrested on that date. </li ><li> <strong>TRUE:</strong> Many of the firearms reportedly confiscated as a result of warrants served on April 27, 2009, were already in police possession before that date. </li ><li> <strong>TRUE:</strong> Due to intimidation and threats of long prison sentences under the RICO law, including 10-20 years to LIFE, at least one person still in custody is reportedly suicidal; yet no precautions have been taken to protect him. </li ><li> <strong>TRUE:</strong> Despite charges of an organized, criminal enterprise, all charged are dependent upon court-appointed lawyers or public defenders. </li > </ul >

<p> On April 27, 2009, a number of people were arrested in Rochester, New York and charged under the RICO statute for alleged crimes. </p> <p> Those arrested are facing long prison sentences under the RICO law, including 10 - 20 years to LIFE. </p> <h2>THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY.</h2> <p> There is no such organization/enterprise as the ‘Chain Gang or ‘Wolf Pack’ gang, and no factual basis or foundation to support racketeering charges; as a result, the use of the RICO statute is unfounded and unconstitutional. </p> <p> Let's come together to fight for a fair criminal justice system. </p> <p> <strong>WHEN:</strong> 6 PM, Thursday June 4th </p> <p> <strong>WHERE:</strong> Parsells Avenue Community Church —- 345 Parsells Avenue (corner of Parsells and Denver) </p> <p> </p><center><br /> <h1>FULL FACT SHEET</h1></center><br /> <h2>WHAT THE POLICE AND NEWS MEDIA REPORTED:</h2> <ul> <li><strong>FALSE:</strong> Those arrested were members of a gang/enterprise called the ‘Chain Gang’ or ‘Wolf Pack’ gang.</li> <li><strong>FALSE:</strong> 24 people were arrested</li> <li><strong>FALSE:</strong> 20 firearms were confiscated when the police executed 7 search warrants</li> </ul> <h2>THE CHARGES:</h2> <p> Those arrested, including teens, were ALL charged under the RICO statute. The RICO law was established in 1970 to address organized crime activity perpetuated by the MAFIA. </p> <p> Convictions under the RICO law carries prison sentences of 10-20 years to life in prison. </p> <h2> THE TRUTH</h2> <p> Distorted police and news media reporting was filled with misinformed, libelous and conflicting information. To set the record straight: </p> <ul> <li> <strong>TRUE:</strong> There is no such organization/enterprise as the ‘Chain Gang or ‘Wolf Pack’ gang, and no factual basis or foundation to support racketeering charges; as a result, the use of the RICO statute is unfounded and unconstitutional. </li> <li> <strong>TRUE:</strong> Some of the 24 people reported to be arrested on April 27, 2009 were NOT arrested on that date. </li> <li> <strong>TRUE:</strong> Many of the firearms reportedly confiscated as a result of warrants served on April 27, 2009, were already in police possession before that date. </li> <li> <strong>TRUE:</strong> Due to intimidation and threats of long prison sentences under the RICO law, including 10-20 years to LIFE, at least one person still in custody is reportedly suicidal; yet no precautions have been taken to protect him. </li> <li> <strong>TRUE:</strong> Despite charges of an organized, criminal enterprise, all charged are dependent upon court-appointed lawyers or public defenders. </li> </ul>