Anthony was a loan officer for a federal government agency that made loans to small businesses. Orlando applied for a loan to start a restaurant. Orlando offered Anthony $1,000 to approve his loan application. Anthony accepted the money and approved the application. Did Orlando commit bribery? Did Anthony? See United States v. Arroyo, 581 F.2d 649 (7th Cir. 1978).

I.         Bribery

Prosecutors can charge both the bribe maker and the bribe taker under the...