News Trump charged in Georgia under law designed to nab Mafia bosses. What it means for case. August 15, 2023August 15, 2023John Fritze and Bart Jansen, USA TODAYComments Off on Trump charged in Georgia under law designed to nab Mafia bosses. What it means for case. Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis relied on the state's RICO law to charge Trump. The provisions were created to target organized crime.