What Is Racketeering?
7. Bribery
Whenever we want something done, we generally have to go through the official channels. The same goes if we are arrested and need to avoid prison or other penalties. These are usually done by the book, but some people might try to pay their way around the system.
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People in positions of power might be tempted to abuse that power by taking bribes in exchange for their assistance. This can mean anything from granting construction permits to construction companies, to bribing judges for a lenient sentence. Sometimes, a bribe is accompanied by a threat that something bad could happen if it is not accepted.
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