perjury
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A former German transport minister faces a perjury trial related to a failed scheme to charge foreign motorists highway tolls, a debacle that cost the government hundreds of millions of euros.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The investigation is looking into whether Carroll committed perjury in connection with civil cases she brought against Trump, the news outlet quotes sources as saying.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Hill resigned from office and pleaded guilty last December to perjury related to her testimony to Justice Toal, as well as obstruction of justice and misconduct in office.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Louisiana Attorney General Murrill threatened to charge Duncan with perjury for describing himself as exonerated because he had pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
"Well, you've indicted someone for perjury for contradicting the state's case. Do you intend to prosecute everyone who challenges the evidence in this case?"
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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