I don't think the RICO case will come into play at all... I think it's just another example of Chase baiting the hook. I think the Feds are genuinely worried about the terrorists, its in keeping with the times. I also think the weapons charge at the beggining of the season was another hook he dangled to make things look like they may go in that direction. In the end, this is the Sopranos, not Law and Order... Live by the gun, die by the gun has been a major theme in this show, I don't see that changing now!

I doubt there will be much involvement by the Feds or much legal RICO mumbo Jumbo. unless they rescue Tony in the nick of time before he's about to get whacked or something by arrsting him... I doubt it though, otherwise I think it's just Chase leading us on, as usual!

Cheers,
G.