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perjury

[pur-juh-ree] / ˈpɜr dʒə ri /


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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

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

It was unheard of to indict someone for perjury without any investigation or compelling evidence to establish that a false statement had been made.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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