Chapter
Strategies for Obtaining Testimonies in Legal Cases
08:40 - 17:57 (09:17)
The three primary ways of getting testimonies in legal cases are through voluntary interviews, subpoenaed testimony, or grand jury subpoenas. While an individual can refuse to be interviewed or to testify without a subpoena, they must obey the subpoena or face the legal consequences.
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This podcast episode discusses executive privilege as one of the limitations during congressional investigations, particularly in grand jury subpoenas and confidential interviews.
08:40 - 13:43 (05:03)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses executive privilege as one of the limitations during congressional investigations, particularly in grand jury subpoenas and confidential interviews.
ChapterStrategies for Obtaining Testimonies in Legal Cases
EpisodeAll Eyes on Jack Smith
PodcastProsecuting Donald Trump
In some cases, informal interviews can be more appropriate than formal grand jury interviews if the witness is fully cooperative and unlikely to change their story.
13:43 - 17:57 (04:13)
Summary
In some cases, informal interviews can be more appropriate than formal grand jury interviews if the witness is fully cooperative and unlikely to change their story. However, for cases involving public corruption, the witness typically has their attorney present during grand jury interviews to ensure accuracy.