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# \[5] 6 - Government Corruption

The use of powers by any local or federal government officials, including elected officials, or their network contacts for illegitimate private/personal gain or in order to circumvent the proper legal/criminal justice process.

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**Felony**\
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**Sentence:** 40 Month(s)\
**Fine:** $20,000
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Examples of law enforcement corruption include:

* Accepting bribes for not pursuing criminal violations or protecting criminal activity from detection.
* Opportunistic theft from detained/arrested individuals, victims, or dead bodies.
* Planting evidence
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