Witness under oath allegedly provides conflicting, unreliable info during criminal trial

A gavel bangs in the courtroom. (Katrin Bolovtsova/Pexels)

After looking into testimonies given during a court proceeding, Alliston police have charged a witness with perjury.

During a recent criminal trial, Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police entered into a perjury investigation. Police allege that during the court proceedings, a witness under oath provided conflicting and unreliable information.

As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old Bradford resident was charged with perjury. The accused is scheduled to appear before the courts at a later date.

Police remind everyone that providing false testimony under oath is a serious criminal offence that undermines the integrity of the justice system.

“Under section 131(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada, perjury happens when someone knowingly lies under oath, or in a sworn statement, with the intention of misleading the court or another legal authority,” concluded police in a Thursday release.