Supreme Court Resets Boundaries in Federal Corruption Cases: What It Means for the Future

Examining the seismic shift in corruption cases and whistleblowing awards

As the sentinel of democracy, the Supreme Court plays a crucial role in holding public figures accountable. Yet, it appears the courts are increasingly confining the parameters of prosecution, as evidenced in the recent cases of Louis Ciminelli and Joseph Percoco, both accused of corruption within New York's "Buffalo Billion" initiative. The Supreme Cou…