When Is Abuse Of Power A Crime? Supreme Court Answer May Come In 'Bridgegate' Scandal
The closure in 2013 of access lanes to the George Washington Bridge infuriated motorists and jeopardized public safety. When it turned out it was a political vendetta, it became a criminal case.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday weighed whether to make life more difficult for prosecutors in public corruption cases.
The modern-day court has made it increasingly difficult to prosecute public officials who abuse their power but don't personally enrich themselves. The court has thrown out multiple public corruption convictions in recent years, all but eviscerating broad statutes aimed at ensuring the honest services of public employees.
Tuesday's case involved the celebrated New
