In an astonishing move, Google cut a check to the U.S. government over an antitrust case, in the hopes of avoiding a jury trial. And it argues such jury trials are unconstitutional.
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Why is the cheque redacted?
Who and what is being protected?
How much the bribe is for, people would be very upset if they knew how cheap they got sold out for.
Senators go for as little as $2000. I wish I were kidding.