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AFAIK Fith Amendment only protects against self-incrimination, you absolutely can be subpoenaed to testify against someone else and failing to produce truthful

AFAIK Fith Amendment only protects against self-incrimination, you absolutely can be subpoenaed to testify against someone else and failing to produce truthful testimony is a crime.

archontes 7mo ago
You are correct, which is why that compulsion will be accompanied by immunity.
- cromka 7mo ago
  OK, but then you're testifying under oath and lying, because it was you who did it, after all?
  - pclmulqdq 7mo ago
    If you have an immunity deal and are asked to testify about a crime you committed under it, you admit to doing it and they can't prosecute you.
    - cromka 7mo ago
      Gotcha.
      - seemaze 7mo ago
        That's what I'd be afraid of