Analyse two ways in which state crime can be defined [10] International Law Flashcards

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How does Chambliss define state crime?

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  • as acts defined by law as criminal and committed by state officials in pursuit of their jobs as representatives of the state
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an example

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Watergate scandal

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What was the Watergate scandal?

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Nixon and his administration tried to cover up his involvement in the break in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters and asa result Nixon resigned
-69 people were indicted and 48 people many of Nixsons administration officials were convicted

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