What are the Consequences of Lying in a Congressional Investigation?

Update: 2021-02-01

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In this episode, Michael and Andrew delve into the consequences of lying to Congress from a legal and practical perspective. Beyond the obvious situations that involve an outright lie during the course of a congressional investigation, there are also legal ramifications for concealing material facts or knowingly submitting documents that contain false statements. Michael and Andrew walk through these risk areas and how to guard against them in the course of a congressional investigation.

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