Gonzales aide refuses to testify about her involvement in the firings of eight federal prosecutors

[dajoki]

Gonzales aide to invoke 5th Amendment
Goodling subpoenaed to testify on firing of prosecutors

By Jon Ward
The Washington Times
http://wpherald.com/articles/3967/1/Gonzales-aide-to-invoke-5th-Amendment/Goodling-subpoenaed-to-testify-on-firing-of-prosecutors.html

A high-ranking Justice Department official yesterday told Congress she will refuse to testify about her involvement in the firings of eight federal prosecutors, citing a "perilous environment in which to testify."

"I have been advised I should invoke my Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination," Monica M. Goodling, legal counsel to Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, said in a sworn statement sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee, which had subpoenaed her.

John M. Dowd, Miss Goodling's attorney, said members of Congress who are investigating the firings of eight U.S. attorneys have decided that she and other Justice officials are guilty of wrongdoing.

"The potential for legal jeopardy for Ms. Goodling from even her most truthful and accurate testimony under these circumstances is very real," said Mr. Dowd, who called the congressional hearings into the firings "politically charged."

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"The American people are left to wonder what conduct is at the base of Ms. Goodling's concern that she may incriminate herself in connection with criminal charges if she appears before the Committee under oath," Mr. Leahy said in a statement.

[Iwasthere]

1. She cannot plead the fifth

She doesn't have that right in this case, at this time.

[dajoki]

2. But it appears that...

she will be allowed according to Leahy's statement.

"The American people are left to wonder what conduct is at the base of Ms. Goodling's concern that she may incriminate herself in connection with criminal charges if she appears before the Committee under oath," Mr. Leahy said in a statement.

[pocoloco]

4. Why is this not her right???

[Virginia Dare]

3. Good, slap her in the pokey for contempt of Congress...n/t

[DURHAM D]

5. Is it the Christian thing to do?

If you love the baby Jesus shouldn't you stand up and tell the truth?