Bristol Woman Pleads Guilty to Perjury

ABINGDON, Va. – A Bristol, Virginia woman, who lied under oath during her boyfriend’s supervised release revocation hearing, pled guilty today in federal court in Abingdon.

Blaklee Buchanan, 27, pled guilty today to one count of making false material declarations under oath before a court of the United States. At sentencing, Buchanan faces up to five years in prison. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for October 28, 2025. 

According to court documents, on June 13, 2023, Buchanan was placed under oath as a witness in a supervised release revocation hearing in the case of United States v. Bradford Loudy. At the time, Loudy and Buchanan were in a romantic relationship.

While testifying under oath, Buchanan was asked about events that occurred on March 23, 2023.

Specifically, Buchanan was asked if Loudy physically assaulted her on that day. Buchanan said, “He never touched me.” Buchanan was also asked if Loudy hit her with a sandal. Buchan answered, “No.”

To questions if Loudy bashed her head against a retaining wall, push her down, kicked her, and hit her, Buchanan answered, “No.”

Loudy’s assault of Buchanan was witnessed by at least two other people, who also testified about it. When asked, “…you’re saying these ladies just made up this story about your boyfriend beating you” Buchanan said, “Yes. I have no clue who they are. He doesn’t beat me. He did not beat me. He did not hit me.”

“No, he did not assault me on May or March 23.”

This testimony was false because Loudy did physically assault Buchanan on March 23, as witnessed by two other people.

Acting United States Attorney Zachary T. Lee made the announcement today.

Assistant United States Attorney Danielle Stone is prosecuting the case for the United States.