United States v. Paul Lochmondy (88-2049) Charles Ludlow (88-2134)

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• noting that where defendant alleges statement is false, defendant must show statement was indisputably false
• “[M]ere inconsistencies in testimony by government witnesses do not establish knowing use of false testimony.”
• inconsistent statements are not sufficient to charge the prosecution with knowledge of perjury
• inconsistent statements are not sufficient to charge the prosecution with knowledge of perjury
• “The burden is on the defendant[] to show that the testimony was actually perjured, and mere inconsistencies in testimony by government witnesses do not establish knowing use of false testimony.”
• “‘[C]ross-examination attacking a witness’s credibility and character will open the door to redirect examination rehabilitating the witness.’” (quoting with approval United States v. Martinez, 775 F.2d 31, 37 (2d Cir. 1985))

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