Roger Clemens denial of steroid use warrants further investigation, Congress said Wednesday in asking the Justice Department to determine whether the star pitcher lied under oath in testimony to a House committee. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman Henry Waxman and ranking Republican Tom Davis sent a letter to Attorney General Michael Mukasey, urging more scrutiny of Clemens' statements in a Feb. 5 sworn deposition and at a Feb. 13 public hearing where he said he "never used anabolic steroids or human growth hormone."
What is perjury?
Perjury is lying while under oath from a qualified official.
How do they prove perjury?
One must be found beyond a reasonable doubt that they lied. This can be proven by a conglomeration of contradictory statements, other testimony, physical and circumstantial evidence.
Is lying to the police Perjury?
No, however it may be obstruction of justice or making a false report.
Is lying to a magistrate Perjury?
Only if you were under oath at the time.
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