Motions hearing, day 2: the motion to dismiss counts 2,3, and 4 is denied.
After a brief recess after 11:00, the judge overruled the motion to dismiss, citing a couple of Fifth Circuit case as controlling. The statute did not require the government to prove the bribe would have a demonstrable effect on federal funds.
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