People v. Gittelson

Bernard Gittelson was the president and treasurer of a rather successful public relations firm in New York City. He was retained by a parking meter company which was desirous of selling its meters to the city.

Mr. Gittelson informed two officers of the company that they could improve their public relations with the city by easing the financial burdens of certain public officials who would presumably have a say in deciding from whom parking meters would be purchased. He indicated that $50,000 would be required to establish this necessary good will. The officers of this company, no doubt…