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18 U.S. Code 1519 - Destruction,

alteration, or falsification of records in
Federal investigations and bankruptcy
Current through Pub. L. 114-38 (http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-114publ38/html/PLAW-114publ38.htm). (See
Public Laws for the current Congress (http://thomas.loc.gov/home/LegislativeData.php?n=PublicLaws).)
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Whoever knowingly alters, destroys, mutilates, conceals, covers up, falsifies, or makes a false entry in any
record, document, or tangible object with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence the investigation or proper
administration of any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States or any case
filed under title 11, or in relation to or contemplation of any such matter or case, shall be fined under this title,
imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.
(Added Pub. L. 107204, title VIII (http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-107publ204/html/PLAW107publ204.htm), 802(a), July 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 800 (http://uscode.house.gov/statviewer.htm?
volume=116&page=800).)

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