It does not take at least two individuals to get a RICO conviction where are you getting this from?
Here’s why R Kelly got convicted….
R. Kelly (United States v. Kelly, 2021)
Enterprise Defined:
Prosecutors said R. Kelly was at the center of a criminal enterprise that included:
- His managers, assistants, bodyguards, and others
- They helped him recruit, groom, isolate, and control women and underage girls
- Used his fame and businesses (like his music tours) to enable the abuse
Court’s View:
The “enterprise” was not a legal company, but rather an association-in-fact—a group of people organized around R. Kelly’s illegal sexual exploitation.
Key Point:
Even though only R. Kelly was on trial, the government proved he operated the enterprise with the help of others, forming a structured system of abuse and control.