WHEN A PUBLIC OFFICIAL SIGNS A “CARELESS” WITNESS STATEMENT THAT WAS “FALSE AND TENDED TO MISLEAD”: NOT IMPRESSIVE TO SAY THE LEAST

There are many cases that show a surprisingly insouciant approach to accuracy by those who draft, and those who sign, witness statements.  This  insouciance  is even more surprising when the person who has signed the statement is a public official, or someone with an official role.  This case be see...