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750.124 – Bribery of athlete | Michigan Law

Michigan law 750.124 makes bribery in sports a felony, criminalizing offering or accepting gifts to influence athletic contest outcomes.

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750.124 – Bribery of athlete

Michigan Penal Code § 750.124

Summary

Michigan Penal Code Section 750.124 criminalizes offering, giving, soliciting, or accepting bribes to influence the outcome of athletic contests like baseball, boxing, or wrestling. Engaging in such corrupt activities with the intent to affect the result is considered a felony. The law aims to preserve the integrity of competitive sports by penalizing bribery and match-fixing.

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In simple terms: Michigan law 750.124 makes bribery in sports a felony, criminalizing offering or accepting gifts to influence athletic contest outcomes.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.