Public Corruption

Public corruption prosecutions target government officials, public employees, contractors, and others accused of bribery, extortion, honest services fraud, and other offenses involving abuse of public office. These highly publicized cases carry not just criminal penalties but the destruction of political careers, professional reputations, and public trust. Federal prosecutors in public corruption cases often use cooperating witnesses, undercover operations, wiretaps, and aggressive investigative tactics to build cases against elected officials, law enforcement, and public servants.

Experience in High-Profile Public Corruption Matters

Daniel Fortune supervised major public corruption matters as Deputy Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division, giving him deep understanding of how these sensitive investigations are conducted, what evidence prosecutors need, and how political considerations influence charging decisions. He worked with the FBI’s Public Corruption units and understands the federal statutes used to prosecute these cases, including honest services fraud, Hobbs Act extortion, bribery, and program fraud.

Defending Complex Allegations of Abuse of Office

Public corruption cases require defense counsel who can handle intense public scrutiny, media attention, and the political dynamics that surround these prosecutions. They also require understanding of complex legal theories such as honest services fraud (deprivation of the intangible right of honest services), official action requirements in bribery cases, and the quid pro quo elements that prosecutors must prove. Fortune Trial Attorneys provides sophisticated defense for public officials, government employees, contractors, and others accused of public corruption. These cases often involve months or years of investigation, including wiretaps, surveillance, undercover meetings, and cooperating witnesses, before charges are filed. By the time you learn you are under investigation, prosecutors may already have built a substantial case. Daniel’s prosecutorial background, trial experience, and understanding of public corruption investigations enable Fortune Trial Attorneys to provide the high-stakes defense these cases demand, protecting your freedom, your reputation, and your future.

When Your Freedom and Reputation Are on the Line

If you are under investigation for public corruption or have been contacted by federal agents, immediate legal representation is critical. Fortune Trial Attorneys provides confidential, strategic counsel designed to protect you at every stage of the investigation and prosecution.