U.S. prosecutors have reportedly sent News Corporation a letter requesting information for an investigation into whether the company violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, in relation to allegations that News Corp reporters bribed police officers in Britain.Greg Farrell of Bloomberg Businessweek reports that “a person with knowledge of the matter” said News Corp received a letter requesting information on alleged payments made to Scotland Yard police officers by News Corp employees. The letter is not a subpoena, and does not require a response under the law.
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