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bribery

[brahy-buh-ree] / ˈbraɪ bə ri /


NOUN
payola
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In 2023 he was impeached by the Republican-led state House of Representatives on charges of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction of justice.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The new indictment adds charges of bribery in sporting contests and honest services wire fraud conspiracy to the existing two wire fraud charges he has faced since October.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Lindberg spent about 21 months in prison on his original conviction on the bribery charges, before he was freed on appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The November 2024 indictment in New York accused the industrialist and multiple subordinates of deliberately misleading international investors as part of a vast bribery scheme.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

I should have come with my bribery coffee and a well-practiced story.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse




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