false swearing
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One man pleaded guilty to false swearing, a misdemeanor, for voting on his deceased wife’s behalf, an action he said was part of her “dying wishes.”
From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2022
The three former detectives surrendered Friday afternoon to face multiple counts each of perjury and false swearing for false testimony, said Jane Roh, a spokesperson of the district attorney’s office.
From Washington Post • Aug. 13, 2021
Paulding County District Attorney Donald Richard “Dick” Donovan was indicted Wednesday for bribery, two counts of false swearing and violating his oath of office.
From Washington Times • Feb. 17, 2021
The grand jury’s recommendation to charge Ms. Kane with perjury, false swearing, official oppression and obstruction is only advisory.
From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2015
False returns, false swearing, or any subterfuge to defraud the Government, was to be punished by not less than six months or more than two years in prison.
From Philip Dru Administrator : a Story of Tomorrow 1920 - 1935 by House, Edward Mandell
