[pgkdan]

This whole prosecution is bogus. I'm no fan of Martha stewart but since when in America do we prosecute folks for "lying" to the FBI during the course of an investigation of a crime for which we're never charged?

[eureka!]

I myself am surprised here at all the defenders. That she was not under oath is a red herring--she lied (after engaging her lawyers) and participated in a conspiracy where the principal Waksal got serious time. I wonder if the Martha defenders would sing the same song if it was John Q. Public lying to the feds during a terrorism investigation and thwarting the timely finding of the facts. Martha made a choice: fess up and pay (much less) the piper or assume an arrogant in your face attitude. She made the wrong one.....

[LetsRok]

This whole prosecution is bogus. I'm no fan of Martha stewart but since when in America do we prosecute folks for "lying" to the FBI during the course of an investigation of a crime for which we're never charged?

Our whole rule of law assumes that people will tell the truth when questioned by the government. I would support 5 years minimum for ANYONE who lies to a government official regardless if they part of an investigation. Lying costs the taxpayers more money by prolonging an investigation. I hate liars and anyone who accepts lying as a legitimate way of doing business.

[TheKost]

Didn't she also doctor phone logs and try to get her employees to commit perjury? The crimes people commit to cover-up their “Small Personal Matters” are usually worse than their “Small Personal Matter”. Look at the extent Clinton went to cover-up his small personal matter.