Judge orders Graham to testify in Atlanta-area Trump probe

[pamak]

Judge orders Graham to testify in Atlanta-area Trump probe

Investigators intend to query Graham about two phone calls with Georgia election officials that included a discussion of the process for counting absentee ballots.

www.politico.com

Investigators intend to query Graham about two phone calls with Georgia election officials that included a discussion of the process for counting absentee ballots.

A federal judge on Monday turned down Sen. Lindsey Graham’s bid to throw out a subpoena compelling him to testify before the Atlanta-area grand jury investigating Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 election.

“[T]he Court finds that the District Attorney has shown extraordinary circumstances and a special need for Senator Graham’s testimony on issues relating to alleged attempts to influence or disrupt the lawful administration of Georgia’s 2022 elections,” U.S. District Court Judge Leigh Martin May wrote in a 22-page opinion rejecting Graham’s effort and sending the matter back to state courts for further proceedings.

I assume that the investigators heard some claims from Georgia's election officials about the telephone calls they had with Graham and now Graham is ordered to provide details.

 

[HIP56948]

 

[Loulit01]

 

[HenryChinaski]

Judge orders Graham to testify in Atlanta-area Trump probe

Investigators intend to query Graham about two phone calls with Georgia election officials that included a discussion of the process for counting absentee ballots.

www.politico.com

Investigators intend to query Graham about two phone calls with Georgia election officials that included a discussion of the process for counting absentee ballots.

A federal judge on Monday turned down Sen. Lindsey Graham’s bid to throw out a subpoena compelling him to testify before the Atlanta-area grand jury investigating Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 election.

“[T]he Court finds that the District Attorney has shown extraordinary circumstances and a special need for Senator Graham’s testimony on issues relating to alleged attempts to influence or disrupt the lawful administration of Georgia’s 2022 elections,” U.S. District Court Judge Leigh Martin May wrote in a 22-page opinion rejecting Graham’s effort and sending the matter back to state courts for further proceedings.

I assume that the investigators heard some claims from Georgia's election officials about the telephone calls they had with Graham and now Graham is ordered to provide details.

Queue up the sad trombone...

 

[Taylor]

The clowns demand a circus!

 

[Peacenik]

All part of the effort to take attention away from Biden's recent legislative accomplishments and get the news cycle off of the Roe reversal.

 

[Utility Man]

The clowns demand a circus!

Well, you all are very "entertaining" at times.

Keep up the good work.

 

[pamak]

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Things are more complicated and it is not always that easy to get away with testifying by pleading the 5th

For example.

I received a subpoena to appear before a Grand Jury - I don't want to testify, do I have to go? Can't I just plead the 5th?

www.bostondefenselaw.com

Yes, prosecutors possess one more weapon - Immunity.

What's "immunity?" Immunity is, figuratively speaking, a protective blanket given to people that insulates them from prosecution. A prosecutor may request immunity. The procedure is tedious and too long to explain here; just assume that they will be able to give you immunity. Once you are given immunity you may not be charged for the crime that formed the basis of your 5th. With immunity the threat of self-incrimination no longer exists; therefore, the prosecutor can now compel you to testify.

 

[HIP56948]

Things are more complicated and it is not always that easy to get away with testifying by pleading the 5th

For example.

I received a subpoena to appear before a Grand Jury - I don't want to testify, do I have to go? Can't I just plead the 5th?

www.bostondefenselaw.com

Yes, prosecutors possess one more weapon - Immunity.

What's "immunity?" Immunity is, figuratively speaking, a protective blanket given to people that insulates them from prosecution. A prosecutor may request immunity. The procedure is tedious and too long to explain here; just assume that they will be able to give you immunity. Once you are given immunity you may not be charged for the crime that formed the basis of your 5th. With immunity the threat of self-incrimination no longer exists; therefore, the prosecutor can now compel you to testify.

Yes Excellent points. I wish he would spill the proverbial beans. It would be a feast!

 

[Rogue Valley]

Seems that Graham is not above the law.

Where did he get that idea?