witness tampering

Plural

witness tamperings

the act of unlawfully influencing or intimidating a witness in a legal case

The defendant was charged with witness tampering after attempting to intimidate a key witness into changing their testimony.
Witness tampering is a serious offense that can undermine the integrity of the judicial process and obstruct justice.
The prosecutor warned the defense team that any actions perceived as witness tampering would result in severe legal consequences.
To prevent witness tampering, the court ordered protective measures for the witnesses involved in the high-profile case.
The investigation revealed multiple instances of witness tampering, leading to additional charges against the accused.