So … if he takes the federal pardon, and is forced to testify federally (I know, I know, just go with me a moment), can he still plead the fifth in federal court?
My understanding is no, but also since taking the pardon is admitting the guilt, wouldn’t he also be not allowed to to plead the fifth in the state case?
So … if he takes the federal pardon, and is forced to testify federally (I know, I know, just go with me a moment), can he still plead the fifth in federal court?
My understanding is no, but also since taking the pardon is admitting the guilt, wouldn’t he also be not allowed to to plead the fifth in the state case?
Admitting the guilt to the federal crime, not the state one. They’re distinct, even if we’re talking about the same act.
I suppose at that point, the state prosecutor would just introduce the documentation of the federal case outcome.
Accepting a pardon does not require an admission of guilt.
No, you cannot plead the fifth if you take a pardon as you are no longer able to incriminate yourself.
So it’s perjury then
Perjury, treason, sedition … all just silly words to MAGA.
Add in statutory rape and he’d make a great R president!
He thinks “pleading the fifth” means taking the whole bottle of Vodka