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Bribery is the offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving of something of value in order to influence the actions of a person who holds a public or legal duty (often someone in public office or government). To prove the crime of bribery, the prosecution must demonstrate that there was a quid pro quo exchange in which the recipient (public official) changed or altered his behavior in exchange for the gift (bribe). The quid pro quo relationship between the gift given and the action taken must be clear and direct. For this reason, campaign donations to political candidates generally do not constitute bribery.

In Alaska, bribery of a public servant is addressed under Alaska Statutes Section 11.56.100. The law defines bribery as offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving any benefit with the intent to influence the performance of any act within the public servant's official discretion. To establish the crime of bribery, it must be shown that there was a clear quid pro quo arrangement, where the public official's actions were influenced by something of value. This means there must be a direct correlation between the benefit provided and the action taken by the official. It is important to note that campaign contributions are not considered bribery under Alaska law, as long as they comply with the regulations governing campaign finance, which are designed to ensure transparency and prevent undue influence over elected officials.

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