perjury

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Mitchell was eventually convicted of conspiracy, perjury and obstruction of justice related to the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon.

From Seattle Times

Bill Clinton, with hours remaining in office, admitted to lying under oath about Monica Lewinsky to avoid prosecution for perjury in a deal with Robert W. Ray, a special prosecutor.

From Los Angeles Times

Badejo’s job included responding to those legal demands, which required him to attest that they were truthful and complete under penalty of perjury.

From Washington Post

Mr. Connally was indicted on charges of perjury and conspiracy to obstruct justice in 1974, accused by prosecutors of taking $10,000 to support a milk price increase, but acquitted by a jury.

From New York Times

She lost reelection after being indicted on federal perjury charges.

From Seattle Times