The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Thomas J. Clougher, Appellant

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of a health commissioner’s secretary for receiving a gratuity and bribe under sections 1826 and 372 of the Penal Law. The court held that the evidence proved the corrupt agreement and receipt of money, that the statutory language covers his conduct, and that the jury instruction on a witness’s accomplice status was proper.