No, a debt collector cannot legally make false statements about your debt. Still, some debt collectors will resort to these ...

The maximum sentence for a false statement charge is five years in prison. A sentencing date has not been set. CLICK HERE TO ...

or was obtained through a false or misleading statement, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Other examples include: Fake identity documents such as passport, birth certificate, or marriage ...

Former trucking company owner sentenced to nine years in prison for fraud, other charges. Here’s what led to his conviction.

House Republicans in June sent criminal referrals for James Biden and Hunter Biden to the Justice Department recommending they be charged with making false statements to Congress about "key ...

With the eyes of the world and the eyes of history upon him, would the new president deliver an honest inaugural address? Of course not. By Steve Benen I can say with confidence that I’ve seen ...

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) blasted President Trump for false statements he made about the now-disbanded Jan. 6 committee, calling them a “reminder that neither lies nor the liar who tells ...

Young was convicted in May 2024 on one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and three counts of false statements relating to health care matters. In addition to the prison term ...

The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that “absolute privilege” protects crime victims, including police officers, from lawsuits related to false statements made during investigations.