Tracey offered the police chief $10,000 to ignore illegal gambling activity in her establishment. Tracey cannot be found guilty of bribery since the police chief refused her offer.

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Attempting to bribe a public official is still a crime, regardless of whether or not the bribe was accepted. Tracey could still be charged with bribery even if the police chief refused her offer.

Tracey Offered the Police Chief $10,000 to Ignore Illegal Gambling