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In reply to the discussion: Here We Go Again. Just Like With Zimmerman. Wilson Won' t Have to Testify. [View all]exboyfil
(17,857 posts)2. You can't compel testimony
but I wonder if the rules of evidence should be changed to prevent statements caught on video from being presented to a jury without also compelling the speaker to also testify and face cross examination.
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Here We Go Again. Just Like With Zimmerman. Wilson Won' t Have to Testify. [View all]
Solomon
Aug 2014
OP
GD what a stupid thread .. ever heard of the FIFTH AMENDMENT? privilege against self-incrimination?
MikeW
Aug 2014
#7
No, it shouldn't. Terrible idea. We should expand civil rights, not contract them.
Shrike47
Aug 2014
#26
Members of the Military don't lose their 4A or 5A rights during a court martial.
IronGate
Aug 2014
#70
Probably not but I think this is different. More witnesses on the prosecution side and some good
jwirr
Aug 2014
#33
The DA (the People) has the burden of proving that he's guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
aint_no_life_nowhere
Aug 2014
#50