61. On Tuesday, he took the witness stand to deny paying bribes to anyone, and Tindall testified he never took bribes. 62. Paying bribes is an accepted, if undisclosed, part of business. 63. Owl officers were not discreet about paying bribes to Costa Rican officials, according to court documents. 64. Prosecutors say they have confirmed that Roh had forced business leaders to pay bribes in return for government contracts and other business favors. 65. She denied the company had paid any bribes to Brazilian officials. 66. Since they were dealing in drugs, that means they were paying bribes to some Mexican officials and they were protected. 67. Sixteen building contractors, developers and architects said in interviews that builders routinely paid bribes to avoid time-consuming delays that could cost them thousands of dollars. 68. Smug glers pay bribes to inspectors. 69. Some food convoys have been robbed or forced to pay bribes at roadblocks. 70. Spitzer said his office was close to filing a series of criminal complaints against people who take or pay bribes for tickets. |