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[[Image:Public corruption 1998-2007.png|right|700px]]
[[Image:Public corruption 1998-2007.png|right|300px|thumb|Number of successful convictions by state of corrupted public officials between 1998-2007 (USA Today)]]
'''Public corruption''' is a term that refers to an abuse of power by a [[government]]al official, often in exchange for some type of personal or political benefit. A common example is [[bribery]].
'''Public corruption''' is a term that refers to an abuse of power or position, or a breach of trust by an official either elected or appointed to public office, often involving an exchange of something of value for some type of personal or political benefit. A common example is [[bribery]].
==Links==
*[http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/pubcorrupt/pubcorrupt.htm Federal Bureau of Investigation page on public corruption]
*[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28141995/ "Illinois has long legacy of public corruption"; article from MSNBC, Dec. 9, 2008]
*[www.corporatecrimereporter.com/corruptreport.pdf "Public Corruption In The United States", report from the National Press Club, Jan. 16, 2004]
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