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No. It would be False Reporting. A person commits the offense of obstructing a peace officer, when, by using or threatening to use violence, force, physical interference, or obstacle, he or she intentionally obstructs, impairs, or hinders (a) the enforcement of the penal law or the preservation of the peace by a peace officer or judge acting under color of his or her official authority or (b) a police animal assisting a peace officer acting pursuant to the peace officer's official authority.

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No. In Nebraska it would fall under State Statute 28-907 False reporting. Perjury is making a false statement under oath during an official proceeding (court).

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