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       He also is chair of the U.S. chapter of Transparency International, a pri-
vate organization working in more than 70 countries to increase government ac-
countability and curb international and national corruption.
       The Olympics scandal, he says, highlights one of the key issues in com-
bating bribery. “I find it incredible that some committee members use the an-
cient argument that there are cultural differences concerning bribery”, Heimann
says. “Bribing senior officials is a crime wherever it occurs, and that it's always
done in secret makes the cultural argument nonsense”.

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                                  Going Gangbusters

       Three years ago, California prosecutors came up with a new tack to fight
youth violence: Obtain injunctions barring gang activities.
       One civil injunction was issued against 138 alleged members of two San
Jose street gangs. It prohibited conduct generally associated with gang activity
such as drinking, vandalism, possessing weapons, using drugs, using gang hand
signs, appearing with known gang members, applying graffiti and using beepers
in public.
       Los Angeles County deputy district attorneys obtained civil injunctions
against gang members in six other cities, including Los Angeles. The orders of-
ten imposed a curfew and, in an effort to stop drug sales near apartment build-
ings, forbade trespassing on private property. A Pasadena injunction went fur-
ther, prohibiting gang members from carrying pagers, cellular telephones or
walkie-talkies.

      Constitutional Questions
       While prosecutors say their tactics are a good way to fight gangs, some
courts and critics have voiced concerns about the constitutionality of such meas-
ures.
       The California Supreme Court will soon add its voice to the debate, as it
considers the San Jose injunction in People v. Acuna, No. HO11802.
       In a decision last year, a California appellate court struck down part of the
injunction, upholding only the bar on criminal acts. The remaining prohibitions
were held to be overbroad, vague and an infringement on free speech.
       San Jose City Attorney Joan R. Gallo says her office is awaiting the latest
ruling before applying for more gang injunctions. Currently, the city has two
that are outstanding, including the one being considered by the state supreme
court.
       Chicago's legal department also has reviewed the civil injunction tool but
is waiting until the Illinois Supreme Court hears an appeal of a decision striking


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