Deuteronomy 19:18
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The judges shall investigate thoroughly, and if the witness is proven to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother,
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and if it is reported and you hear about it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the report is true and such an abomination has happened in Israel,
then you must inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. And if it is established with certainty that this abomination has been committed among you,
I call for my servant, but he does not answer, though I implore him with my own mouth.