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DTomlinson

(411 posts) Wed Nov 25, 2020, 05:44 PM Nov 2020

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On the bright side, can't Flynn be compelled to testify against co-conspirators who lied to the FBI? (Original Post) DTomlinson Nov 2020 OP

Yes, I heard the same thing about pardons months ago Cosmo Blues Nov 2020 #3

He will have to choose between accepting the pardon - Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #4

Yep MoonlitKnight Nov 2020 #5

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1. Yes, and if he doesn't show up or perjures himself, he can go back to prison

Wed Nov 25, 2020, 05:48 PM

Nov 2020

Have fun, Mikey!

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2. K&R, This is my understanding also that its best people get convicted and have their sentences ...

Wed Nov 25, 2020, 05:49 PM

Nov 2020

... commuted vs a pardon.

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3. Yes, I heard the same thing about pardons months ago

Wed Nov 25, 2020, 05:50 PM

Nov 2020

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4. He will have to choose between accepting the pardon -

Wed Nov 25, 2020, 06:03 PM

Nov 2020

and remaining silent.

He can't assert the 5th amendment if he is no longer in legal jeopardy once he accepts the pardon.

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5. Yep

Wed Nov 25, 2020, 06:04 PM

Nov 2020

Stupid legal move by Trump, as usual.