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perjury

[pur-juh-ree] / ˈpɜr dʒə ri /


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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

Ex-interior minister Lee Sang-min has been sentenced to seven years in prison, while former spy chief Cho Tae-yong is standing trial on charges including dereliction of duty and perjury.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Levi Burr, an inmate imprisoned for perjury, published a detailed memoir in 1833.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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