CASE 14.2 United States v.Freed (2006)involved a trustee of the Enota campground and alleged violations of National Forest Service regulations.The trustee was convicted at trial.On appeal,the court addressed whether the __________ applied to the trustee and her conviction.

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The Responsible Corporate Officer doctrine applies to individuals who hold a position of authority within an organization and have the ability to prevent or correct wrongful actions, even if they did not have direct participation in the actions themselves. As a trustee of the campground, the defendant held a position of authority and responsibility, making the Responsible Corporate Officer doctrine applicable to her case.

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