Fred Is Being Prosecuted for Forgery Because He Sold a Document

question 21

Multiple Choice

Fred is being prosecuted for forgery because he sold a document that he claimed was the handwritten notes Lincoln used while giving the Gettysburg Address. The prosecution has asked a forensics document examiner to evaluate the document. The Gettysburg Address was given in 1863. Will the document that Fred sold qualify in federal court an ancient document?

• A) Yes, it is over 20 years old.
• B) Yes, it is over 50 years old.
• C) No, it was not found in a place where it is likely the authentic document would be located.
• D) No, it has not been authenticated.

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