Understanding Perjury
Clip: 2/16/2009 | 7m 48s
We talk to the dean of Chicago Kent College of Law about Perjury
Did Roland Burris lie under oath to the house impeachment panel? Many state lawmakers like Republican State Rep. Jim Durkin say he did and want the state to try him for perjury. But is there a case? We find out what needs to be proven when we talk to the dean of Chicago Kent College of Law.
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Understanding Perjury
Clip: 2/16/2009 | 7m 48s
Did Roland Burris lie under oath to the house impeachment panel? Many state lawmakers like Republican State Rep. Jim Durkin say he did and want the state to try him for perjury. But is there a case? We find out what needs to be proven when we talk to the dean of Chicago Kent College of Law.
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