Topic: Perjury

Former FBI Director James Comey faces two felony counts for allegedly making false statements to Congress and obstructing an investigative proceeding. The charges stem from 2020 testimony regarding his role as an anonymous source. The indictment was secured in Virginia to avoid the statute of limitations and the perceived political bias of Washington D.C. grand juries.

Archival footage shows former CIA Director John Brennan testifying before Congress regarding his knowledge of the Steele Dossier. Brennan denied the CIA relied on the document for intelligence assessments, a claim that critics and lawmakers like Trey Gowdy suggest is contradicted by internal memos. The testimony has led to renewed calls for perjury investigations against former intelligence officials.

Legal analysts are debating whether Hunter Biden can still plead the Fifth Amendment now that he has received a full pardon. While the pardon removes the risk of self-incrimination for past crimes, he can still be subpoenaed to testify and could face new charges for perjury if he lies under oath. Some observers suggest the pardon makes him a more vulnerable target for future congressional investigations.

Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg was sentenced to five months in jail for perjury related to the New York civil fraud case against Donald Trump. Weisselberg admitted to lying about the size of Trump's Manhattan penthouse on financial statements used to secure favorable loans. He was taken into custody and sent to Rikers Island to serve his second jail term in two years.

Defense attorney Ashley Merchant testified before a Georgia state senate panel regarding alleged misconduct by District Attorney Fani Willis. Merchant claims Willis had a financial motive to expand the racketeering case against Donald Trump to maximize billable hours for her romantic partner, special prosecutor Nathan Wade. The hearing explored allegations of perjury and the potential disqualification of the prosecution team.

Lawmakers questioned Attorney General Merrick Garland about the presence of federal assets or informants in the crowd during the January 6th Capitol riot. Garland claimed he had no personal knowledge of the matter, leading to accusations of perjury from committee members. The discussion noted the "coincidental" timing of the recent misdemeanor indictment of Ray Epps.

Judge Maya Guerra Gamble admonished Alex Jones for allegedly lying under oath regarding his compliance with discovery and his bankruptcy status. The judge clarified that believing something is true does not protect a defendant from defamation claims if the statements are demonstrably false. The tension between the court and Jones highlights the complexities of the high-profile tort case.

A 2021 clip features a "shopping list" of alleged indictments against high-ranking officials including John Brennan, James Clapper, and James Comey. The charges listed include conspiracy to overthrow the government, perjury, and obstruction of justice. These claims, often associated with the "sealed indictments" narrative, predicted imminent arrests that have yet to materialize.

Republicans allege that Tracy Stone-Manning committed perjury by denying she was ever the target of a federal investigation. NPR's coverage of the hearing was criticized for framing the controversy as a partisan attack rather than a criminal matter. Despite the deadlock in the committee, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer intends to move the nomination to the floor with the support of Senator Joe Manchin.

KT McFarland, former Deputy National Security Advisor, describes being targeted by the FBI during the Mueller investigation. She recounts how agents appeared at her home and subjected her to over 30 hours of interrogation without a lawyer present, attempting to catch her in a "perjury trap" regarding her communications with Michael Flynn. She characterizes the investigation as a coordinated effort to bankrupt and entrap Trump officials.

Leaked audio from a call between Barack Obama and former administration officials revealed the former President's "shock" at the dismissal of the Michael Flynn case. Obama claimed there was no precedent for someone charged with perjury getting off "scot-free." However, analysts noted that Flynn was never actually charged with perjury, leading to speculation that the leak was a coordinated piece of disinformation.

A collection of news clips features Bernie Sanders' vocal reactions during interviews and a CBS reporter's difficulty pronouncing Vladimir Putin's name. The segment highlights various "In Search Of" (ISO) audio bites, including a reporter questioning a politician about perjury. These clips are used to deconstruct the performative nature of modern political journalism.

Congressman Jamie Raskin is called out for incorrectly stating that Richard Nixon was impeached. The hosts clarify that Nixon resigned before impeachment, while Bill Clinton was actually impeached for perjury, not just "lying."

Speaker Nancy Pelosi claims Attorney General Bill Barr committed a crime by lying to Congress. The segment examines her rhetoric regarding the rule of law and the potential for a process to hold the Attorney General accountable for his testimony regarding the Mueller investigation.

During Senate confirmation hearings, Senator Amy Klobuchar questioned Attorney General nominee William Barr on whether a president persuading a person to commit perjury constitutes obstruction of justice. Barr agreed that such an act would be a felony for any person. The timing of this questioning, occurring just days before the BuzzFeed report, led to speculation about whether the information had been leaked to members of the Judiciary Committee beforehand.

The criminal case against Harvey Weinstein is reportedly faltering after allegations that a key witness, Lucia Evans, committed perjury before the grand jury. Weinstein's attorney argued that the prosecution was rushed due to political pressure and that the case is "not what it was cracked up to be." While the DA's office has abandoned some claims, they maintain that the decision does not reflect on Weinstein's overall innocence or guilt.

James Clapper addressed his 2013 testimony where he denied the NSA collected data on millions of Americans, claiming he made a mistake rather than a lie. Clapper explained he was thinking of a different program under Section 702 of FISA and struggled to "break the code" of Senator Ron Wyden's euphemistic questioning.

John Podesta defended Huma Abedin's cooperation with authorities despite the discovery of State Department emails on a laptop she shared with Anthony Weiner. Abedin had previously testified under oath in a Judicial Watch lawsuit that she had turned over all devices containing government work. Critics suggest the discovery of this additional computer could lead to perjury charges or evidence that she mishandled classified data by forwarding it to personal accounts for printing.

Two House committee chairmen have sent a letter alleging that Hillary Clinton committed perjury during her October testimony regarding her private email server. The allegations focus on four specific statements, including her claim that she never sent or received classified information and her assertion that she used only one device. The FBI investigation later contradicted several of these sworn statements.

A protester confronts James Clapper after a hearing, accusing him of perjuring himself before the Senate regarding NSA surveillance. The hosts discuss the history of Code Pink and the lack of media coverage for such disruptions in the modern era. They praise the protester for asking "appropriate questions" about agency accountability.