Hope we find out soon…..
Pima County RICO Abuse Spanned Years, Reform Welcome
Documents related to the use of RICO funds by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office personnel raise several questions:
● How could public servants, entrusted to enforce society’s laws, be so ignorant of them?
● Is ignorance of the law an excuse?
● What is the culpability of a public servant, who obeys an illegal order?
● Are there two sets of rules; one set for the public, and one set for the “public servants.”
Imagine if you will, driving down Old Vail Road travelling 20 miles over the speed limit. When pulled over, you advise the deputy that the speed limit was not posted, so you could not possibly know what the speed limit was, and even if you did know, your spouse ordered you to hurry home, so your speeding is really their fault. Most likely you will receive a ticket. You will not only be out cash, you will lose time. You even put at risk your livelihood due to court appearances.
For some Pima County Sheriff personnel, not only did they get away with speeding, they got promotions. After 18 years of conspiring to misuse RICO, only one player was held responsible. Former Chief Deputy Chris Radtke received a slap on the wrist for his role in the conspiracy. For those, who are ignorant of the law, conspiracy means that a criminal acted with other criminals. In the case of Pima County’s money laundering scheme, the conveniently reported mastermind; the late Chief Deputy Brad Gagnepain, took his own life, and Radtke was left holding the bag…
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