Here's a discussion whether Gaetz's bride can/cannot Testify

[Budi]

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Arguments being offered on the law/priviledge:

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@TristanSnell
"Florida law does not have a spousal testimonial privilege. in Florida, you can only refuse to testify as to the secrets the two of you communicated to each other while married"

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AND THE WINNER IS:

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I have Zero legal knowledge of the details here, just found it an interesting convo concerning the pending fate of Mr & Mrs Matt Gaetz.

[getagrip_already]

1. It's all bs btw....

This all refers to a judge compelling her to testify. Judges can hold witnesses in contempt for not truthfully testifying (assuming no fifth amendment issues).

It doesn't do a thing about federal prosecutors lining up felonies against her, and then offering her a deal. As long as she voluntarily testifies, it's legit. Offering her a plea deal is not forcing her.

The feds can charge her to an eternity in prison if she had a role in the crimes. Marriage offers no protection there.

[Budi]

2. I'll go with your answer.

"The feds can charge her to an eternity in prison if she had a role in the crimes. Marriage offers no protection there."

Sounds like there is no cut-&-dried legal safety net when it reaches Fed level crime.

Hope not, anyway.
Thanks

[SoCalDavidS]

3. Nothing Is Going To Happen To Gaetz

He's still going to be in the House 10 years from now, uninterrupted.

[Joinfortmill]

4. ROFL