Russia Investigation: Did Campaign Members Promise an “Official Act” under Federal Anti-Corruption Statutes?

The special counsel’s investigation into Russia’s alleged meddling in the 2016 presidential election has already brought significant national attention to the Foreign Agents Registration Act and the crime of making false statements to Congress.  Currently, debate is underway about whether the Logan Act, which was enacted in 1799, is too antiquated to be used by the special counsel.  However, the country’s focus could soon turn to more contemporary anti-corruption laws that govern acts of public officials.  Federal anti-corruption statutes could be a viable prosecutorial vehicle for the special counsel given the broad range of conduct anti-corruption statues cover.  Moreover, just last year, the Supreme Court clarified a fundamental principle of anti-corruption legislation:  the definition of an “official act.” Speculation and Statutes Recently, pundits speculated that additional charges might be brought for campaign…

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