Application of the Federal Bribery Statute to Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army

Application of the Federal Bribery Statute to Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army A Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army is a public official who is barred by 18 U.S.C. § 201(c) from receiving anything of value because of an official action taken. July 12, 1989 M e m e o r a n d u m O p in io n for the G e n er a l C ounsel D epartm en t of the A rmy This letter responds to your Office’s request for an opinion on whether the federal bribery statute, 18 U.S.C. § 201(c), applies when a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army receives an offer for reimbursement of expenses…