Peter Koski

Jan 5, 2024 | lexblog.com | Peter Koski |Samuel Klein

Federal circuit courts are split on a core question of corruption law: whether state and local officials, and agents of organizations that contract with or receive benefits from the federal government, may lawfully accept gratuities. It is generally a federal crime for state and local officials to act in their official capacities in exchange for things of value, provided they solicit or agree to accept such benefits “corruptly.”  This is quid pro quo bribery, prohibited under 18 U.S.C. § 666.

Jan 4, 2024 | lexblog.com | Peter Koski |Samuel Klein

Federal circuit courts are split on a core question of corruption law: whether state and local officials, and agents of organizations that contract with or receive benefits from the federal government, may lawfully accept gratuities. It is generally a federal crime for state and local officials to act in their official capacities in exchange for things of value, provided they solicit or agree to accept such benefits “corruptly.”  This is quid pro quo bribery, prohibited under 18 U.S.C. § 666.

Jan 4, 2024 | lexology.com | Peter Koski |Samuel Klein

Federal circuit courts are split on a core question of corruption law: whether state and local officials, and agents of organizations that contract with or receive benefits from the federal government, may lawfully accept gratuities. It is generally a federal crime for state and local officials to act in their official capacities in exchange for things of value, provided they solicit or agree to accept such benefits “corruptly.” This is quid pro quo bribery, prohibited under 18 U.S.C. § 666.