1001—or making false statements. The power to charge for false statements amounts to an important tool for federal investigators, helping to compel key witnesses to tell the truth or face consequences. “It’s not at all a measure of success for an investigation that they were throwing out false statements charges like candy. Papadopoulos pleaded guilty to making false statements in October 2017 and was sentenced—and served—14 days in prison in September 2018. Gates, who also pleaded guilty to false statements and conspiracy, has not yet been sentenced.

Source: Fox News March 25, 2019 15:56 UTC