bribery

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But while researching his 1993 book “The People v. Clarence Darrow: The Bribery Trial of America’s Greatest Lawyer,” Cowan concluded that the evidence against Darrow in the jury-bribery scheme was strong.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024

Councillors were told that following a "preliminary investigation" of the concerns, it had been determined, under the council's Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy, that "a full formal investigation is required".

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2024

The Anti-Corruption Bill increases the powers and resources allocated to Sri Lanka's Bribery and Corruption Commission, which is mandated with carrying out major investigations.

From Reuters • Jul. 19, 2023

The Constitution says: “The President … shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2021

Bribery has decreased in such states since the change of election day to that of the rest of the country.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various