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20/07/2000 Leaders of Salt Lake Olympic bid are indicted in bribery scandal

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CBC 2002 LDS OLYMPIC BID SCANDAL f

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Key Figures in Salt Lake Olympic Bribery Scandal Now Backing Romney's Presidential Campaign

Salt Lake City attempted to host the Olympics 4 times, failing each time prior to the successful bid in 1995. Members of International Olympic Committee were accused of accepting bribes from Salt Lake committees. Thomas Welch and David Johnson, ex-officials of the city were prosecuted in the scandal.
    • Essentials 

    • Winning bid 

    • Scandal 

    • Aftermath