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What was the verdict of Bjelke-Petersen's trial for perjury?

Guilty
Not guilty
Jury failed to reach a verdict
The trial was aborted

Answer

Joh Bjelke-Petersen was tried for perjury in 1987 but the jury failed to reach a verdict. The case arose from Bjelke-Petersen's denial of an allegation that he had told a Queensland police officer to lie in court. The jury was unable to reach a verdict after six days of deliberations, and the charges were dropped.