The U.S. Supreme Court has clarified the limits of a federal bribery law often invoked in public corruption cases. In a 6-3 decision, the justices ruled in favor of a former Indiana mayor, stating that the law only outlaws quid pro quo bribery and does not cover rewards given after an official act. This ruling significantly narrows the scope of the statute, which has been pivotal in numerous recent public corruption prosecutions. For more detailed information, visit the original article on Law360.