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Austin was indicted in 2021 on charges of bribery and lying to FBI officials.
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
The latest complaint about Powell comes following accusations by Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) director Bill Pulte, who accused Powell of lying to lawmakers last week during his testimony to the Senate Banking Committee.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Over time, Ellie realized the truth and was furious at Joel for lying to her and for not giving her the ability to make her own choice, Screen Rant adds.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Former pastor and seminary faculty Matt Queen pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators in October.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
The latest complaint about Powell comes following accusations by Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) director Bill Pulte, who accused Powell of lying to lawmakers last week during his testimony to the Senate Banking Committee.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Over time, Ellie realized the truth and was furious at Joel for lying to her and for not giving her the ability to make her own choice, Screen Rant adds.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Former pastor and seminary faculty Matt Queen pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators in October.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Lie to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lie%20to. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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