Key and likely to satisfy DOJ: "Boasberg ruled that while Pence does have some limited protections because of [Speech or Debate], the immunity does not prevent him from testifying about conversations related to alleged 'illegality' on Trump’s part." nbcnews.com/politics/donal…
2. Looks like very narrow carveout: "The judge said ... that Pence can still decline to answer questions related to HIS ACTIONS on January 6 itself, when he was serving as president of the Senate." (my emphasis added) cnn.com/2023/03/28/pol….
@rgoodlaw Now, we wait to see if this “Christian” will lie.
@rgoodlaw If they make Pence swear on the Bible, the truth will come out.
@rgoodlaw @gtconway3dg Pence wants this.
@rgoodlaw If Pence does testify do prosecutors question him before he appears in the grand jury to know what he has to say?
@rgoodlaw I hope this judge isn't 'making up' some crime-fraud exception that will be quickly contested as unconstitutional. Pence is executive branch for crying out loud.
@rgoodlaw Translation: there's a "crime/fraud exception" for things like executive privilege and the Speech & Debate Clause, too.