In an Attempt to Avoid Prosecution for Their Corrupt Dealings

question 54

Multiple Choice

In an attempt to avoid prosecution for their corrupt dealings, the owners of Crédit Mobilier

• A) left the country.
• B) shredded company documents and altered corporate records.
• C) turned in lower-level employees to federal prosecutors.
• D) tried to gain immunity by testifying before Congress.
• E) distributed shares of its stock to key congressmen.

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