I know it's tough, but she might consider challenging this decision. She could write back saying that she disagrees that this is a bribe, and that she will not retract her statement. If she loses the election, it's very unlikely that anyone will pursue any action against her, and if she wins the election, then the action will become very public, which would stimulate a public debate on the issue of government and theft, and it's not likely that any action will be pursued against her this way, either.
