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D.C. had the highest number of public corruption convictions per 10,000 inhabitants between 1976 and 2018 with 16.79.
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DC had highest number of public corruption convictions per 10000 inhabitants 1976 to 2018 with 16.79
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{
    "topic": "Public corruption convictions per 10,000 inhabitants",
    "location": "D.C.",
    "statistic": "16.79",
    "time_period": "1976 to 2018"
}
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September 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM (1 day ago)
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September 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM (1 day ago)

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A University of Chicago report reveals the most corrupt US states based on DOJ data. DC had the highest per capita convictions, followed by Louisiana and Illinois. Chicago is identified as the most corrupt city.

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Chicago
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