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For which crimes was Jeffrey Archer jailed?

  • Fraud and embezzlement

  • Perjury and perverting the course

  • Bribery and corruption

  • Insider trading

Answer

Perjury and perverting the course of justice are the two crimes for which Jeffrey Archer served prison time. His 2001 conviction stemmed from lying to a court about an extramarital affair during a libel trial. Though sentenced to four years, he was released after two.
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