The building had been severely damaged and the body of a woman, believed to be an 83-year-old occupant, was found inside.

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But many residents there were also sleeping in tents because their homes had been severely damaged, and with aftershocks still shaking the area, they were unwilling to risk going back indoors.

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That brings up the question, if someone, a member of your family, or someone who is a witness to these proceedings, had a serious case in which oneself, one's property, one's family has been severely damaged, would you suffer without a whimper perjurious testimony given against you?

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