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Perjury is a serious offense because it can derail the basic goal of the justice system—discovering the truth.
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A person is guilty of suborning perjury if he/she attempts to induce a witness to give false testimony under oath in a court or other proceeding, and the witness actually gives false testimony.
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A witness lied during my trial, and I was convicted. Can I sue him?
An individual who is convicted based on false testimony cannot sue the lying witness for civil (or money) damages.
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My ex-wife lied during our divorce mediation at family court. Can I sue her for slander?
You very well may be able to sue your ex-wife. When someone lies and the lie hurts other people, even when it hurts only their reputations, the injured person can sue for slander and seek financial damages.