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Witness tampering is the act of attempting to improperly influence, alter or prevent the testimony of witnesses within criminal or civil proceedings. Witness tampering and reprisals against witnesses in organized crime cases have been a difficulty faced by prosecutors; witness protection programs were one response to this problem.
Police misconduct is inappropriate conduct and illegal actions taken by police officers in connection with their official duties. Types of misconduct include among others: sexual offences, coerced false confession, intimidation, false arrest, false imprisonment, falsification of evidence, spoliation of evidence, police perjury, witness tampering, police brutality, police corruption, racial ...
The impeachment of Bill Clinton in 1998 included allegations that Clinton obstructed justice by trying to influence the testimony of witnesses, including Monica Lewinsky, in the sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by Paula Jones, and by encouraging Lewinsky to conceal evidence. [27] Clinton was acquitted of all charges by the Senate.
Under Massachusetts law, witness intimidation is a felony and carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. CNN has reached out to Schiffer for comment. Court records do not show an attorney on ...
Robert C. Cosgrove, who was appointed to the state’s Superior Court by Mitt Romney in 2007, was added to the team prosecuting Kearney over allegations of witness intimidation, court records show.
Aidan Kearney, better known as “Turtleboy,” was arrested by State Police and charged with witness intimidation in the Karen Read murder case.
Articles relating to police misconduct, inappropriate conduct and illegal actions taken by police officers in connection with their official duties. Types of misconduct include among others: sexual offences, coerced false confession, intimidation, false arrest, false imprisonment, falsification of evidence, spoliation of evidence, police perjury, witness tampering, police brutality, police ...
Sep. 12—LINESVILLE — A West Mead Township police officer will stand trial in Crawford County Court for allegedly assaulting a woman, holding her against her will, and later trying to pressure ...