July 30, 2009 - 10:50am
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Beck, O'Scanlon & Casagrande: Make Failing to Report a Bribe a Crime

Beck, O’Scanlon & Casagrande: Make Failing to Report a Bribe a Crime

Failing to Take A Bribe Is Not Enough–Law Enforcement Must Be Contacted

Senator Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande, all R-Monmouth announced that she will be introducing legislation establishing criminal penalties for public servants who are offered bribes or witness bribery attempts, but fail to report the activity to State or Federal law enforcement officials. Other states have a law on the books that requires appointed or elected officials to report a bribe, but not New Jersey.

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WMURRAY can be reached via email at WMurray@njleg.org.