Witness Tampering
/ˈwɪtnəs ˈtæmpərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The crime of attempting to alter, destroy, or prevent the testimony of a witness in a legal proceeding through threats, intimidation, or corruption.
The defendant was charged with witness tampering after trying to intimidate a key witness.
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Commentary
Witness tampering laws vary by jurisdiction but generally serve to protect the integrity of judicial processes by penalizing interference with witness testimony.
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