Establishes crime of knowingly filing false report against law enforcement officers.
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This bill creates a new crime in New Jersey for knowingly filing a false report or providing false information to law enforcement officers with the specific intent to implicate those officers in a crime or professional misconduct that could lead to disciplinary action. It expands upon existing laws regarding false reports to specifically address this targeted behavior, ensuring that officers are protected from malicious accusations. The offense carries penalties ranging from three to five years in prison, or a fine of up to $15,000, depending on the severity of the underlying offense.
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