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Maxwell invokes Fifth Amendment in closed-door Epstein hearing
politics18 days ago

Maxwell invokes Fifth Amendment in closed-door Epstein hearing

Ghislaine Maxwell appeared remotely for a brief, closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee and invoked the Fifth Amendment, declining to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking operation. Democrats condemned the silence, while Maxwell’s lawyer said she is prepared to speak if clemency is granted. The session was short, with ongoing expectations that lawmakers will continue reviewing unredacted Epstein files and seek justice for survivors.

via BBC|
#congress#epstein#fifth-amendment
Biden's Physician Declines to Answer Questions in House Health Probe
politics7 months ago

Biden's Physician Declines to Answer Questions in House Health Probe

Dr. Kevin O’Connor, President Biden’s former White House physician, refused to answer questions in a House Republican investigation into Biden’s health, citing his Fifth Amendment rights, amid claims about Biden’s mental fitness and the use of the White House autopen. The investigation aims to scrutinize Biden’s health and decision-making while in office, but critics dismiss it as a partisan effort.

via PBS|
#biden#dr-kevin-oconnor#fifth-amendment
Trump Ally Pleads the 5th in Disbarment Hearing
politics1 year ago

Trump Ally Pleads the 5th in Disbarment Hearing

Jeffrey Clark, a lawyer whom Trump wanted to lead the Justice Department, repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right during a disbarment hearing related to his involvement in attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Clark faces criminal charges in Georgia and is also an unindicted co-conspirator in a federal election interference case against Trump. Former acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen testified that Clark was seeking to investigate election conspiracy theories "nowhere in his lane," and that his lack of experience was highlighted during a standoff in the Oval Office.

via NBC News|
#disbarment-hearing#donald-trump#election-denial
"DC Court Upholds Clark's Challenge Against Bar Investigators"
legal2 years ago

"DC Court Upholds Clark's Challenge Against Bar Investigators"

A D.C. appeals court panel ruled that the attempt by D.C. bar authorities to subpoena documents from former Justice Department attorney Jeff Clark, potentially leading to his disbarment, would violate his Fifth Amendment rights. Clark is facing criminal charges in Georgia for his involvement in Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The court panel agreed that the subpoena would force Clark to effectively testify against his will, violating his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. This ruling is the latest setback for bar authorities attempting to discipline Clark for his role in Trump's schemes.

via POLITICO|
#dc-bar#fifth-amendment#jeff-clark
"House Ethics Committee Subpoenas Gaetz's Ex-Girlfriend Over Alleged Sex Parties"
politics2 years ago

"House Ethics Committee Subpoenas Gaetz's Ex-Girlfriend Over Alleged Sex Parties"

The House Ethics Committee has subpoenaed Rep. Matt Gaetz's ex-girlfriend, a key witness in the federal investigation into the Florida lawmaker, who is expected to plead the Fifth Amendment during her testimony later this month. She has been linked to Gaetz since 2017, a time when he is accused of having sexual contact with a 17-year-old. The ex-girlfriend was granted immunity in the federal probe and testified before a grand jury in January 2022, but no charges were brought against Gaetz, who has denied any wrongdoing.

via CNN|
#federal-investigation#fifth-amendment#house-ethics-committee
Trump's Legal Trap: Ex-DOJ Official Warns of High-Stakes Trial Consequences
legalpolitics2 years ago

Trump's Legal Trap: Ex-DOJ Official Warns of High-Stakes Trial Consequences

Former President Donald Trump faces a "Hobson's choice" in his civil fraud trial in New York, where he could either answer questions and risk perjury or plead the Fifth Amendment and face negative implications. Trump's meandering testimony and potential inconsistencies could get him into serious trouble if he takes the stand, while his silence could be interpreted unfavorably under New York state law. Prosecutors may ask Trump about criminal cases against him to establish his credibility as a known liar, and he may strategically choose to plead the Fifth in response.

via HuffPost|
#civil-fraud-trial#donald-trump#fifth-amendment
"George Conway's Blunt Advice to Trump in Fraud Trial"
politics2 years ago

"George Conway's Blunt Advice to Trump in Fraud Trial"

Conservative attorney George Conway advises Donald Trump to reconsider pleading the Fifth Amendment in his civil fraud trial, as it may make him appear guilty to the judge or jury. Conway explains that while defendants in criminal cases can refuse to testify against themselves without guilt being inferred, in civil cases, the defendant's silence can lead to adverse findings. Conway also suggests that Trump may be concerned about his children and business associates testifying and potentially admitting wrongdoing. Additionally, Conway highlights the potential impact of the trial on Trump's business empire, including the possibility of having to sell off assets like Mar-a-Lago if a previous ban on conducting business in New York is upheld.

via Yahoo News|
#civil-fraud-trial#donald-trump#fifth-amendment
Controversy and Accusations Surround Bridgeport Election Lawsuit
politics2 years ago

Controversy and Accusations Surround Bridgeport Election Lawsuit

In the election lawsuit challenging the results of Bridgeport's Democratic mayoral primary, key witnesses Wanda Geter-Pataky and Eneida Martinez invoked their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer questions about their alleged involvement in mishandling absentee ballots. Video evidence was presented showing Geter-Pataky and Martinez handling ballots and escorting people to drop boxes. The lawsuit aims to overturn the primary results, and the footage may also be part of ongoing investigations by the State Elections Enforcement Commission. Additionally, Maurice Nelson, Bridgeport's absentee ballots moderator, testified that many envelopes lacked the town clerk's signature, potentially violating state election laws.

via The Connecticut Mirror|
#absentee-ballots#bridgeport#democratic-mayoral-primary
Former Trump Prosecutor Takes the Fifth, Refuses to Answer GOP Questions.
politics2 years ago

Former Trump Prosecutor Takes the Fifth, Refuses to Answer GOP Questions.

Former Trump prosecutor Mark Pomerantz invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during his deposition before the House Judiciary Committee on Friday, slamming the GOP-led panel’s investigation as “political theater” in his opening statement. Pomerantz, who investigated Trump at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, said he was appearing before the committee “as required” because “I respect the rule of law,” before issuing a sharp rebuke of the panel’s probe and disclosing his intent to plead the Fifth.

via The Hill|
#donald-trump#fifth-amendment#house-judiciary-committee
Former Trump Prosecutor Refuses to Answer GOP Questions on Hush-Money Investigation.
politics2 years ago

Former Trump Prosecutor Refuses to Answer GOP Questions on Hush-Money Investigation.

Former prosecutor Mark F. Pomerantz appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for a deposition but declined to answer many of its questions about the prosecution of former President Donald Trump on charges of falsifying business records, citing privilege and the confidentiality of the pending case. Pomerantz repeatedly cited New York law protecting the privacy of active investigations and said he had been threatened with possible prosecution for violating the secrecy of the grand jury process if he answered certain questions.

via The New York Times|
#criminal-case#fifth-amendment#house-judiciary-committee
Former Trump prosecutor silent on hush-money investigation, says GOP lawmaker.
politics2 years ago

Former Trump prosecutor silent on hush-money investigation, says GOP lawmaker.

Mark Pomerantz, the former prosecutor who oversaw Manhattan's investigation of former President Donald Trump, repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a closed-door deposition with the House Judiciary Committee. Republican lawmakers on the committee said they were not getting many answers from Pomerantz, who left Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office after disagreements over the direction of the Trump investigation. Pomerantz was subpoenaed by the Republican-controlled House committee, which is probing how Bragg handled Trump's historic indictment.

via The Associated Press|
#alvin-bragg#donald-trump#fifth-amendment
Supreme Court leans towards property rights for individuals in seizure cases.
law2 years ago

Supreme Court leans towards property rights for individuals in seizure cases.

The US Supreme Court is considering the appeal of a 94-year-old Minnesota woman who lost her home over a small unpaid tax bill and received no compensation. The practice, known as "home equity theft," is legal in roughly a dozen states that allow municipalities to seize and sell a property and keep the entirety of earnings, regardless of the value of the outstanding tax bill. Many justices suggested the practice could run afoul of the Fifth Amendment's prohibition against government taking private property without "just compensation." A decision in the case is expected by the end of June.

via ABC News|
#fifth-amendment#home-equity-seizure#law