KNTV NBC Bay Area News At 6 March 31, 2014
Analyst dean johnson who says its not illegal to give money to a Politicians Campaign expecting to influence that politician. Also not illegal for a politician to take into account the wishes of contributors when making decisions. The illeague part is if theres a blatant exchange of money for political favors, and johnson says proving that can be tricky because prosecutors have to get inside yees head and prove his intent. Even in the fbis own affidavits they say there were numerous protests by senator yee that this is not play for pay. Im not exchanging money for a promise to do an act. Repor...