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A new report from the University of Chicago has shed light on the U.S. cities and states with the most public-sector corruption.
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Report from University of Chicago shed light on US cities and states with most public-sector corruption
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News Article
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{
    "report_topic": "Public-sector corruption in U.S. cities and states",
    "report_source": "University of Chicago"
}
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Corruption Research
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February 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM (6 months ago)

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The Most Corrupt States In America [Infographic]
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2020/02/19/the-most-corrupt-states-in-america-infographic/

A University of Chicago report analyzed public corruption statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice. The report found Chicago to be the most corrupt city, with D.C. having the highest number of convictions per capita. The article presents data on public corruption convictions across the U.S.

Corruption Public Corruption Crime United States Chicago Data Analysis

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