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Category Archives: Federal program fraud
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Acquittal of Defendant in Federal Program Bribery Case
In United States v. McLean, the Eleventh Circuit narrowed the government’s ability to convict defendants who are accused of public bribery under 18 U.S.C. § 666. This statute covers bribery related to programs that receive federal funds. After his conviction … Continue reading
Posted in Bribery, Federal program fraud, Uncategorized
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