Can NTSB marine accident investigation interviews be used in criminal court?
Yes. Moreover, even though we do not swear in witnesses during interviews (in contrast to Board conducted depositions), witnesses can be prosecuted for lying to federal investigators (the crime for which Martha Stewart was prosecuted) if it can be demonstrated that responses to our questions were false.
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