What is the test for a charge of murder in aid of racketeering?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from United States v. Siri-Reynoso, 19-516-cr (2nd Cir. 2020):

Moreover, the charge of murder in aid of racketeering requires proof that, among other things, the defendant's "general purpose" in committing the crime of violence was "to maintain or increase his position in the enterprise." United States v. Concepcion, 983 F.2d 369, 381 (2d Cir. 1992).

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