Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court’s rule with respect to overruling criminal penalties imposed for misrepresentations in court filings?

Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court’s rule with respect to overruling criminal penalties imposed for misrepresentations in court filings?
A . The relevant documents referred to in, and exhibited with, the said affidavit which must include true copies of the judgments with which the application is concerned that is, both of the court below and the court of the first instance verified by affidavit must be provided
B. False statements in judicial proceedings are not punishable under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, the federal false-statements statute
C. The respondent may, if he so desires, file in reply to a counter affidavit not later than two days before the hearing date
D. An order shall apply to the Court from the court below in civil cases, and to matters related thereto

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Overruling criminal penalties imposed for misrepresentations in court filings, the Supreme Court has ruled that false statements in judicial proceedings are not punishable under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, the federal false-statements statute.