Reported 9 months ago
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state and local officials can now accept gifts and payments for past favors without facing criminal charges under a federal anti-corruption law. This decision came as the court overturned the conviction of a former Indiana mayor who received a $13,000 payment after assisting a local truck dealership in winning city contracts. The justices emphasized the distinction between bribery and gratuities, stating that officials can be charged for bribery but not for accepting money for past actions without proof of an illegal deal.
Source: YAHOO