What Does It Mean to “Exert Pressure” Under McDonnell

At their core, federal bribery laws are put into place to criminalize corrupt payments intended to influence official action. In this article published by The Champion, Bill Athanas and Brant Biddle share their insight on the ambiguity facing criminal defense lawyers as they work to clarify the boundaries of corruption. The article analyzes the precedent set by McDonnell v. United States and how it impacts the legal landscape today.

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