East Texas judge accused of lying under oath in child support hearing

Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin has been charged with aggravated perjury for allegedly making false statements under oath during a child support hearing.
Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin faces aggravated perjury charges, accused of making false statements under oath in court.
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