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SCOTUS dispatch: government lawyer grilled for an hour on meaning of federal corruption statute

JURIST

Sinzdak refused to accept that narrower construction. “Corruptly” as a consciousness of wrongdoing has never been the mens rea for bribery. She bravely withstood laughter and criticism from the Justices. The whole argument was this was a legitimate consulting agreement.

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Detailed Analysis of POCSO Act, 2012

LexForti

This was done with the objective of constructively combating such activities. The Legislation is undoubtedly quintessential in its essence with its primary objective being introduction of constructive impact in the upbringing of minors.

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A Criminologist Assesses the ‘Racketeer-in-Chief’

The Crime Report

In a forthcoming (May 2022) book, Criminology on Trump, I have marshalled the mens rea type of evidence that I hope prosecutors and the Department of Justice will consider in charging Trump and his associates with a variety of white-collar crimes. Aberrant Behavior.

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