When Ted makes a zoning decision on the town council that is favorable to Frank's economic interests, what crimes, if any, has he committed?
Ted is town council member who sits on the planning and zoning commission. Frank, who wants to have a parcel of land rezoned as a commercial track so he can open his therapy practice in his home invites Ted over for a B-B-Q and as Ted leaves, Frank gives him a case of wine. He also tells Ted that he can give Ted's son a low-interest loan to finance his education at Cornell University's Hotel School.
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Answers may vary: Bribery.
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