When a fraud suspect is accused of a crime, there are typically three crimes one is charged with: 

• Wire Fraud
• Mail Fraud
• Violation of the RICO Act

Submit a real-world example of an individual or group of individuals that have been charged with one or more of the crimes listed above. Provide a brief synopsis and background on the case. What was the disposition of the case? Did the judge permit the use of expert witnesses? What is the role and purpose of an expert witness? How are expert witnesses used in criminal and civil litigation processes by both the prosecution and the defense? Lastly, was there a civil suit filed in conjunction with this case? 

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