Bronston v. U.S., No. 71-1011 (U.S. Supreme Court) (409 U.S. 352; 93 S.Ct. 595) (January 10, 1973) (Justice Burger)
Essentially this case established what has become to be known as the "literal truth" defense and the "stark contrast" rule. Thus the Court held that an unresponsive statement of a witness testifying at a bankruptcy hering, even if intended to deceive, is insufficient to sustain a conviction of perjury under ...
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