When we talk about the national debt, it's important to consider how corruption and fraud contribute to its growth. White-collar crimes, including embezzlement and bribery, siphon off funds that could otherwise go towards reducing the debt.
What's more frustrating is how some individuals convicted of these crimes manage to appeal their convictions. And if successfully done, as reported by this law firm, they could get new trials, prolonging the legal process. Or they escape full accountability.
