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> Not really. Not being compelled to testify against yourself is also one of the most important rights this country has enshrined. Congress isn't a court, and
by Alupis 4y ago
> Not really. Not being compelled to testify against yourself is also one of the most important rights this country has enshrined.
Congress isn't a court, and he was not testifying because congress arrested him or anything - it doesn't work that way.
He was going to testify - and a lot of people testify in front of congress all the time. But you used to have to do it in person until the pandemic. Now that congress is back to in-person session - so should the people who are testifying.
- HDThoreaun 4y agoCongress has the power to charge people with crimes. If Sam wants to testify that’s his choice, but he can’t be forced to
- Alupis 4y agoWe're talking about two different things SBF was going to testify. He was going to do it remotely. My issue is remotely was not an option before the pandemic. It was allowed during the pandemic for good reason, but now that reason doesn't exist anymore. Therefore, remote testifying should not be allowed anymore either...
- HDThoreaun 4y agoSo if someone says "I'll only testify remotely" congress should refuse?
- Alupis 4y agoCongress can legally compel you to appear - but they cannot compel you to say things against yourself (ie. incriminate yourself). You still have to show up... but you can just refuse to answer.