Witness repeatedly invokes Fifth Amendment, declines to answer routine questions

Jul 30, 2026

In a short recorded segment, a witness repeatedly refused to answer routine questions—about the day, clothing and a request to apologize—each time saying, “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the 5th amendment to the constitution.”

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A witness in a brief recorded session repeatedly declined to answer questions, invoking the Fifth Amendment each time.

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