Buccephalus

Altria's Last Legal Hurdle Should Be Settled This Fall

As I understand it Racketing (RICO) is a criminal offense and should be tried in Criminal Court. The government lawyers tried it in Civil Court because the burden of proof is less. They then demanded the penalties allowed by Criminal Court.

It's kind of like asking Judge Judy to try a murder case. Nobody gets hanged, and if your lucky you may get a judgement for a couple thousand bucks!

The sad thing is the government team of lawyers has been pursuing this case forever! The trial started before President Bush took office!

JT