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> Instead what happens is that Congress members "ask nicely" for somebody to testify (e.g. Sundar Pichai) and then the CEO gets with his lawyers and then coordi
by tivert 8y ago
> Instead what happens is that Congress members "ask nicely" for somebody to testify (e.g. Sundar Pichai) and then the CEO gets with his lawyers and then coordinates with Congress on a reasonable date to appear.
If Congress subpoenas someone, can they also compel them to testify under oath, opening them up to charges of perjury?
- QuotedForTruth 8y agoYes of course. Just dont lie and you wont be open to charges of perjury. You can still plead the 5th amendment right to remain silent though if they are asking you something that implicates you in a crime.
- slededit 8y agoCongress can offer immunity and compel testimony. This doesn't violate the fifth since they can no longer be prosecuted based on what they say.