Despite some recent publicized prosecutions of prominent individuals accused of corporate crime,the legal treatment of corporate criminals continues to be _____.

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Despite some recent high-profile prosecutions, overall the legal treatment of corporate criminals tends to be fairly lenient in comparison to the punishments faced by individuals for similar crimes. This is partly due to the difficulty of prosecuting corporations and the fact that fines are often the main form of punishment, which may be viewed as a cost of doing business rather than a true deterrent.

Despite Some Recent Publicized Prosecutions of Prominent Individuals Accused of Corporate