>>21105994 (LB)
so, bribes are legal
the bribe just has to be received AFTER the deed is done
repost from other anon:
One big club - I wonder who avoids criminal prosecution now?
Supreme Court ruling allows officials to accept gifts for past favors
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that state and local officials may accept gifts and payments for past favors without violating federal anti-corruption laws. In a 6-3 decision, the justices overturned the conviction of a former Indiana mayor who received a $13,000 payment from a local truck dealership after helping them secure city contracts. The court distinguished between bribery (requiring proof of an illegal deal) and gratuities (gifts or rewards for past actions). While officials can still be charged with bribery, accepting money for past favors without evidence of an illicit deal is no longer a crime under federal law. This ruling could impact approximately 20 million local and state officials, including those at hospitals and universities receiving federal funds.
https://citizenwatchreport.com/supreme-court-ruling-allows-officials-to-accept-gifts-for-past-favors/