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Re:NASA says more science and less stigma are needed to unde... by dragonwriter on Friday September 15, 2023 @10:05AM (#37523138)
> Then why not have Congress investigate his claims and send him to prison if he was lying?

Because Congress is neither the investigatory institution for things that may result in prison nor the entity that makes determinations of guilt in such cases, Constitutionally?

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Re:NASA says more science and less stigma are needed to unde... by david-gpu on Friday September 15, 2023 @10:14AM (#37523270)
> Because Congress is neither the investigatory institution for things that may result in prison nor the entity that makes determinations of guilt in such cases, Constitutionally?

Lying to Congress under oath is a felony. Grusch testified under oath to Congress. He could be indicted and sent to prison.

I would appreciate a little bit of charity in the interest of having a friendly conversation.

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