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Re:FBI releases documents that confirm they proactively spy ... by anigbrowl on Wednesday October 24, 2012 @03:56PM (#4694735)
Please read the first line of the grandparent comment about how information from other sources establishes that the three were given immunity from prosecution. In other words, they made a deal with prosecutors to testify.
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Re:FBI releases documents that confirm they proactively spy ... by elemenohpee on Wednesday October 24, 2012 @04:10PM (#4694811)
No they didn't, all three have been very upfront about their unwillingness to testify.
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Re:FBI releases documents that confirm they proactively spy ... by agwa on Wednesday October 24, 2012 @04:25PM (#4694890)
You don't have to consent to be given immunity.
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Re:FBI releases documents that confirm they proactively spy ... by anigbrowl on Wednesday October 24, 2012 @04:48PM (#4694990)
After digging about a bit, I find I was mistaken - the court granted immunity but exercised its power to compel testimony by subpoena. Still, the court is not exceeding its authority in that area. Subpoenas do not viol;ate the constitution.
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