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KingMachiavelliyesterday at 6:06 PM1 replyview on HN

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.


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archontesyesterday at 6:08 PM

You are correct, which is why that compulsion will be accompanied by immunity.

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