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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

DOJ is examining whether Carroll, 82, committed perjury in civil litigation against Trump, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

They are required to provide identification when registering to vote, and must swear under penalty of perjury, a felony, that they are eligible to vote and a U.S. citizen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Soon after the grand jury proceedings began, in early January, one of Hale’s cronies—a pastor—was charged with committing perjury on the stand.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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