This is a listed crime? (fwd)

[Jim Choate]

Forwarded message:

> From: Information Security <guy at panix.com>
> Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 04:18:43 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: This is a listed crime?

> Is "lying to the FBI" a law on the books, or is the actual
> charge something else?

Deliberately providing police incorrect information during an official
investigation is a crime. A person can answer the question truthfuly or else
they can refuse, lying is not an option. There is also the potential for
being charged as an accomplice.


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