The money was part of $500,000 Atiku (former Nigerian Vice President) allegedly sought in return...
Half-a-mil as a good will gesture? Nah. Sounds like a bribe to me.
To: Libloather
“Culture of corruption”...Nancy Pelosi
2 posted on
06/19/2007 6:53:56 PM PDT by
mirkwood
("May noise never excite us to battle, or confusions reduce us to defeat.")
To: Libloather
Where Does Facilitation End And Bribery Begin? Somewhere between the time when you accept the payola and when you stick it in the freezer.
3 posted on
06/19/2007 6:55:37 PM PDT by
Non-Sequitur
(Save Fredericksburg. Support CVBT.)
To: Libloather
It is unlawful for a US person or business to make a corrupt payment to a foreign official for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. This prohibition covers bribes made through an intermediary. William Jefferson go directly to jail. Do not pass GO.
4 posted on
06/19/2007 6:56:15 PM PDT by
bikerMD
(Beware, the light at the end of the tunnel may be a muzzle flash.)
To: Libloather
Where Does Facilitation End And Bribery Begin? Apparently the fridge is a good place to start the hunt ;’}
5 posted on
06/19/2007 7:57:53 PM PDT by
rockrr
(09 F9 11 02 9D 74 E3 5B D8 41 56 C5 63 56 88 C0)
To: Libloather
6 posted on
06/19/2007 7:59:20 PM PDT by
UnklGene
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