And there were rumors "that Comstock had arrested Madam Restell only after he failed to get a bribe from her".
But the trouble was that, in order to prosecute anyone, it was best to get a bribe on tape, and that was hard.
"I have passed a lie detector test," reiterates Maharaj, "the officer who arrested me has been removed, I did not change any of my story, I wasn't given a paraffin test, which was the normal thing, I was in a foreign country, the judge sent somebody to my cell to get a bribe..."...
JUDITH: just in: Fergie wasnt drinking with the Syrian Ambassador, she was getting a bribe from him SALLYLAW: This just in, on the dress: The workers washed their hands every 30 minutes to keep the lace and threads pristine, and the needles were renewed every three hours, to keep them sharp and clean.
Before assuming a given official is prone to corruption, try to quietly learn the euphemistic language that surrounds bribery (e.g. "administrative fee", especially if paid in cash, often means someone is getting a bribe).
The new rulers would then make a separate peace with Britain, retain Palestine and get a handsome bribe for themselves — millions of American dollars.
There was no trial, no clearly defined plan; everything was dependent upon our lawyer's ability to schmooze the judge in order to get a proper bribe amount.
In a country where elaborate bureaucracies make it hard to start companies, import or export goods, or simply get a passport, bribes can cut through red tape, serving as what's called "speed money".
Often, the police are too stretched to enforce existing traffic laws or take bribes to ignore them; heavy vehicles, pedestrians, bullock carts and bicycles share roadways; punishment for violators is lenient, delayed or nonexistent; and driver's licenses are easy to get with a bribe.
"Years ago, we had to pay a bribe to get a landline approved and fixed.
Everyone in Sidi Bouzid has a story about a bribe: to get a loan, to start a business or to land a job.
