In 2004, Martha Stewart Was Convicted of Conspiracy and Obstruction

question 139

Multiple Choice

In 2004, Martha Stewart was convicted of conspiracy and obstruction of justice. Her crime was dumping 3900 shares of ImClone stock based on a tip that stock prices were about to plummet. Of what type of crime was Martha Stewart found guilty?

• A) a street crime
• B) a victimless crime
• C) a white-collar crime
• D) an office crime

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