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Sure thing, but you can't lie to FBI if you are not formally interrogated by them. Remember Clinton was only invited (at the best time that suits her) for a lo
by joering2 10y ago
Sure thing, but you can't lie to FBI if you are not formally interrogated by them.
Remember Clinton was only invited (at the best time that suits her) for a loose interview that wasn't recorded, and only brief notes done by an FBI agent. As far as we know, they even lack asking her important questions.
Truly amazing to see this set of double standards on what's so many call the most free and law-abiding soil in the history of this planet.
- ipsin 10y agoyou can't lie to the FBI if you are not formally interrogated by them This doesn't seem right at all. Whether they're recording the interview or not, you can say something that's false and material, and even if it doesn't actually mislead (because the agents know the truth of the matter), I believe you can be prosecuted under 18 USC 1001[1]. [1] https://popehat.com/2011/12/01/reminder-oh-wont-you-please-shut-up/ https://popehat.com/2011/12/01/reminder-oh-wont-you-please-s...
- gozur88 10y agoThe way the law is written you can be prosecuted for lying to your postman. Martha Stewart was not under oath when she lied to a federal agent and was sent to jail for six months based on the agent's handwritten notes of that interview. http://www.wisenberglaw.com/Articles/How-to-Avoid-Going-to-Jail-under-18-U-S-C-Section-1001-for-Lying-to-Government-Agents.shtml http://www.wisenberglaw.com/Articles/How-to-Avoid-Going-to-J... >Did you know that it is a crime to tell a lie to the federal government? Even if your lie is oral and not under oath? Even if you have received no warnings of any kind? Even if you are not trying to cheat the government out of money? Even if the government is not actually misled by your falsehood? Well it is.