United States Sixth Circuit

Defendant's perjury conviction, arising from false statements made at his detention hearing, is affirmed. Even though his testimony was withdrawn and ultimately stricken, it had the capacity to influence the magistrate judge at the time it was given. A defendant cannot perjure himself and then have his perjurious testimony stricken in order to escape prosecution.

Appellate Information

• Decided 02/27/2004
• Published 02/27/2004

Judges

• Before:  SILER and GILMAN, Circuit Judges;  BUNNING, District Judge.

Court

• United States Sixth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Isabella Dixon-Thomas (briefed), Columbus, OH, for Appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Kevin W. Kelley (briefed), United States Attorney, Columbus, OH, for Appellee.