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To: S. maltophilia who wrote (8679)12/10/2025 11:33:12 AM
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Paramount should be the one who gets sued! Promising to replace journalists is surely a bribe.

from AI:

Bribing administration officials (federal, state, or local) is
definitely still a crime in the U.S., punishable by severe fines and imprisonment, but recent Supreme Court rulings have clarified that "gratuities" (post-act gifts) for state/local officials aren't always federal crimes, leaving those to state laws, while federal bribery laws (like 18 U.S.C. § 201) remain strict for all levels.

Key Laws & Definitions:

  • 18 U.S.C. § 201 (Federal): Criminalizes giving or accepting anything of value to influence an official act for federal officials and witnesses, with heavy penalties.
  • 18 U.S.C. § 666 (Federal): Applies to state/local officials, criminalizing bribes (promised or given before an act) but not post-act gratuities, which are left to state/local rules.
  • Foreign Bribery: Laws like the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the newer Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) criminalize bribing foreign officials.

What's Criminal:

  • Offering, giving, or accepting money, gifts, or anything valuable to influence an official decision or action (e.g., getting a permit faster, awarding a contract).
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