Appealed From: U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
Subject: Criminal Law; Fraud and False Statements

Decision: In a unanimous decision, the court affirmed the court of appeals' ruling that the government does not have to prove fraudulent intent.

• Read the full text of the Bates v. United States decision at the Findlaw Internet Legal Resources Web site.

• Read the full text of the decision issued by the United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit there as well.

• Look at the pertinent higher education provision in the U.S. Code (20 U.S.C . section 1097 (a)) at the U.S. House of Representatives Internet Law Library Web site.

Sources: The Washington Post, Supreme Court, The United States Law Week (a Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. publication)