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The U.S. Department of Justice is expected to indict former FBI Director James Comey, possibly for lying to Congress about leaking information, amid broader political tensions and recent changes in federal prosecutors, though the investigation has faced challenges and no final decision has been made yet.
Federal prosecutors are close to deciding whether to charge former FBI Director James Comey with perjury related to his 2020 congressional testimony, amid ongoing investigations and recent changes in the US Attorney overseeing the case, with political tensions influencing the process.
Star witnesses in Conor McGregor's sexual assault civil trial, Samantha O'Reilly and Steven Cummins, were arrested for alleged perjury after their testimonies contradicted earlier statements and were found to be false, as they did not live at the claimed location during the incident. McGregor's legal team withdrew their evidence, and the case may continue to impact his legal situation.
Ghislaine Maxwell, recently met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and is scheduled for a deposition, but her credibility is questioned due to past false statements under oath and her history of lying about her involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, raising doubts about whether she can be trusted to tell the truth.
Conor McGregor's appeal in a civil sexual assault case has led to evidence being sent to prosecutors for potential perjury charges, after court proceedings in Ireland involved withdrawn evidence and witness affidavits. Prosecutors will now review whether perjury was committed, with no current timeline for a decision. McGregor was found liable in a civil case and ordered to pay damages, but maintains his innocence.
A UK judge has referred Craig Wright, who claims to be Bitcoin's inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, to the Crown Prosecution Service for potential perjury and forgery charges. The judge also issued injunctions preventing Wright from re-litigating his claim and pursuing related lawsuits. Wright's current location is unknown, and the judge criticized his repeated false claims and document forgeries.
Craig Wright, who claims to be Bitcoin's inventor, has been referred to UK prosecutors for alleged perjury and document forgery. The British High Court found that Wright lied extensively in his attempt to prove he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. The Crown Prosecution Service will now decide whether to prosecute Wright and possibly issue an arrest warrant.
Allen Weisselberg, Donald Trump's former finance chief, did not testify in Trump's criminal trial as he is currently serving time for perjury. His absence is significant, as prosecutors believe he was a key witness to a disputed meeting involving Trump and Michael Cohen about a hush-money payment. Trump's lawyers are expected to highlight Weisselberg's absence in their closing arguments, questioning the reliability of Cohen's testimony.
Former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby was sentenced to three years of supervised release, including 12 months of home confinement, for perjury and mortgage fraud. She must also complete 100 hours of community service.
Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby was sentenced to one year of home detention for perjury and mortgage fraud, along with three years of supervised release and 100 hours of community service. U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby also ordered Mosby to forfeit her Florida condo. Despite the serious nature of her offenses, the judge considered Mosby’s role as a mother and her public service record in the sentencing decision. Mosby maintains her innocence and plans to appeal the convictions.
Former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby will not serve prison time for her perjury and mortgage fraud convictions. Instead, she was sentenced to three years of supervised release, 12 months of home confinement, and must forfeit her Florida condo. Mosby, who maintains her innocence and is seeking a presidential pardon, plans to appeal the verdicts. The judge cited her role as a mother and lack of office abuse in the decision, despite prosecutors' calls for a 20-month sentence.
Former Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby was sentenced to three years of supervised release, including 12 months of home confinement, for perjury and mortgage fraud. She was found guilty of falsely claiming financial hardship to access retirement funds and lying on a mortgage application to buy a vacation home. Mosby, who gained national attention for prosecuting police officers in the Freddie Gray case, was also ordered to forfeit the Florida condominium purchased with the fraudulent funds.
Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby was sentenced to one year of home detention and three years of supervised release for perjury and mortgage fraud, avoiding the 20 months in prison sought by prosecutors. Mosby, who claims her prosecution was politically and racially motivated, has requested a pardon from President Biden.
Former Baltimore city prosecutor Marilyn Mosby was sentenced to 12 months of home confinement and three years of supervised release for perjury and mortgage fraud, avoiding prison time. Mosby was convicted of lying about her finances to withdraw retirement funds early during the COVID-19 pandemic and falsely claiming a $5,000 gift from her husband to secure a mortgage. Despite her conviction, Mosby maintains her innocence and plans to appeal while seeking a presidential pardon. The judge cited her lack of contrition and the impact on her family in the sentencing decision.
Former Baltimore City prosecutor Marilyn Mosby has been sentenced to one year of home detention and three years of supervised release after being convicted of perjury and mortgage fraud. The charges stemmed from her false claims of financial hardship to withdraw from her retirement account without penalty and submitting a false gift letter to secure a mortgage. Despite maintaining her innocence, Mosby was found guilty on two perjury counts and one mortgage fraud count. Her husband, Nick Mosby, admitted to financial mismanagement during the trial but was not re-elected to the Baltimore City Council.