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Corruption Costs Cities with Enormous Legal Bills

The costs can continue years after the accused have been ousted. And in some cases, the expenses exceed the amount of city money that officials are accused of stealing or squandering in the first place.

The costs can continue years after the accused have been ousted. And in some cases, the expenses exceed the amount of city money that officials are accused of stealing or squandering in the first place.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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