Martha Stewart was convicted in 2004 of conspiracy and obstruction of justice.Her crime was dumping 3900 shares of ImClone stock based on a tip that stock prices were about to plummet.What type of crime was Martha Stewart found guilty of?
A) a street crime
B) a victimless crime
C) a white-collar crime
D) an office crime

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Martha Stewart was convicted of a white-collar crime, which is a nonviolent crime committed by individuals or corporations for financial gain.

Martha Stewart Was Convicted in 2004 of Conspiracy and Obstruction