Wildstein just pleaded 5th Amendment

[TheOther95Percent]

[TheOther95Percent]

1. Wouldn't answer question of where he last worked.

[Capt. Obvious]

2. About where he worked?

How weird

[alcibiades_mystery]

6. You have to plead the fifth to all questions, not just those that 'may" incriminate you

[LanternWaste]

41. I honestly didn't know that. I've been under the impression that a person could "line-item"

I honestly didn't know that. I've been under the impression that a person could "line-item" (so to speak) their choice as to whether answer one or another in a series of questions or not.

Then again, my legal knowledge comes from the script-writers at Boston Legal and Law & Order.

[brooklynite]

46. Not exactly...

...you can only refuse to answer questions that may incriminate you; however, by answering a seemingly innocuous question like "did you work for the Port Authority", you may find yourself unable to avoid answering a related incriminating question in the future.

[mrdmk]

59. The above is true

Answer your name and the rest is the fifth. Almost an all or none situation.

The real meaning is they really messed-up bad...

[riverwalker]

3. those 907 pages

of documents must hang his ass

[Gothmog]

4. I am not surprised

There have been mentioned of criminal charges and so a lawyer would be crazy to let their client testify.

[TheOther95Percent]

5. Lawyer is Arguing that 5th Amendment Rights Supersede Committee Rules Compelling Testimony.

[TheOther95Percent]

7. Now Chair Threatening Wildstein with Contempt- Questioning Continuing

[nadinbrzezinski]

8. How much should I pretend to be surprised?

[TheOther95Percent]

9. Second ? Posed to Wildstein - Page 751 Communications Dated August 5th 2013 - Wildstein pleads 5th

[riverwalker]

10. page 751 of the documents

(opening big fat Binder...Binder full of Felonies)
refers to a meeting with Samson and the Governor

[KeepItReal]

11. Plead 5th on the question of "Where did you last work?"

His lawyer is saying that the 5th Amendment trumps the committee's compelling him to testify.

[blogslut]

12. He's just not answering any questions.

The chair just asked him if he's going to plead the fifth for every question and he totally is going to do that.

[TheOther95Percent]

13. Pleading Fifth to Every Right - Ctte Chair Asking if Wildstein will assert Fifth Amendment to

Question.

Wouldn't answer ? about Christie meeting with Sampson, PA High Muckety Muck, on the same day as the "Time for Traffic in Fort Lee."

[KeepItReal]

14. His laywer says he will assert the 5th Amendment on ALL QUESTIONS

eom

[MineralMan]

15. No information will come from this hearing, apparently.

Oh, well...

[sufrommich]

16. Someone on another site who is a lawyer thinks

he's stalling with the hope of an immunity offer.

[FarCenter]

28. They would have to define immunity narrowly -- Trenton wouldn't want Wally Edge spilling his guts!

[Botany]

17. He told the Governor about this? They have the documentation too.

On the advice of DU I assert my right to take the 5th.

[TheOther95Percent]

19. LOL! Priceless.

[Segami]

32. LOL!

[TheOther95Percent]

18. Ctte Chair and Lawyer Dicking Over Page Numbers Now... Stalling tactics....

[TheOther95Percent]

20. Page 757 ? Wildstein assert 5th about redactions on a page...

[TheOther95Percent]

21. Asserting 5th Amendment about the date of a text message or email now. Geebus.

[TheOther95Percent]

22. I have idea to make this better? Assert Fifth 3x.

[TheOther95Percent]

23. Ctte Chair - We're going to deal with refusals to answer...

[TheOther95Percent]

24. A point of frustation is redacted documents... Explain to Ctte reason for redactions...

Wildstein Atty: Redactions were done because they were outside date or don't deal with the subject matter. Atty offers right to review redactions... Offers unredacted versions after he deals with ctte counsel.

Ctte Chair to W Atty: Where is the redactions log? We asked for it and you didn't supply it.

Ctte Chair: Your client is still under subpoena. Gist is W's atty better pony up.

[B Calm]

25. Just like his boss, he's a no good thug!

[TheOther95Percent]

26. Trying to Live Blog Hearing For Those of You W/O Speakers

I'm trying to live blog the hearing. See comments for updates.

[TheOther95Percent]

27. Asserting Fifth to questions about page numbers. Every single page....

[TheOther95Percent]

29. From Serbia. What does that mean. Asserts Fifth.

[TheOther95Percent]

30. "Charlie said you did great. Can you tell me who Charlie is?" Asserts Fifth.

[KansDem]

31. Hey, Dave! Haven't you heard?

"If you've done nothing wrong then you have nothing to hide"

Isn't that what you Repukes say?

[TheOther95Percent]

33. "NY Side gave Ft Lee all three lanes. Going Appropriately Nuts. Sampson helping us to retaliate." ?

Asserts Fifth.

[Major Nikon]

34. You know you're in deep shit when your high school buddy is taking the 5th

It's only a matter of time before this goes all the way to the top.

[TheOther95Percent]

35. Vice Chair Sender Questioning Now.

? about Bridget Kelly. Traffic Study and calling Springfield Mayor. Did the Governor talk to him about traffic study? Asserts Fifth.

[TheOther95Percent]

36. ? about communications between Ft Lee Police Dept and Port Authority

Ft Lee PD has testified that they weren't consulted. W asserts 5th.

[TheOther95Percent]

37. ? about a fax referenced in communication between Baroni and Wildstein? Asserts 5th.

[TheOther95Percent]

38. ? Regarding Wildstein's use of private email account instead of official email. Asserts 5th.

[TheOther95Percent]

39. ? About other Christie or PA officials included on communications. Asserts 5th.

[TheOther95Percent]

40. Assemblywoman from Ridgefield - Ripping Baroni a new one. Called his testimony. "Dog and Pony show"

[LanternWaste]

45. Thanks for the updates!

Thanks for the updates! Rules about steaming media at the office prevents me from listening, so you're doing me a BIG favor keeping up!!!

[FreeState]

50. Is there a link for it? Sorry can't find it n/t

[TheOther95Percent]

42. Assemblyman (didn't get his name) asking about a culture of retaliation at Port Authority.

Told lawyer to not bother asserting 5th. Lawyer did anyway.

[TheOther95Percent]

43. Assemblyman Johnson: Longtime Port Authority officials testified

that they would have lost their jobs if they didn't go along with Wildstein's order. Asserts 5th.

[TheOther95Percent]

44. Wildstein asked if he agrees with attorney's assertion of his rights. Wildstein answers yes.

[TheOther95Percent]

47. Wildstein's attorney blathering about 5th Amendment. Sancrosanct Right. blah, blah, blah....

Should just say that my client has his privates caught in the ringer.

[TheOther95Percent]

48. Assemblyman argues that providing documents waives privilege.

[TheOther95Percent]

49. Assemblyman extemporizing to Wildstein.

Cloud over his head. Definitely love politics. Known you for 25 years. blah. Invoking 5th goes against the openness that Christie's administration prides itself on. Don't let David Wildstein be the fall guy. Be candid with this committee. blah.

[TheOther95Percent]

51. Assemblyman exhorting Wildstein to give answers..

[TheOther95Percent]

52. Assemblyman asks if there's any explanation to explain genesis of this conduct? 5th Asserted.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

53. Wildstein just got lectured as if by a father to his wayward son. n/t

[TheOther95Percent]

54. Assemblyman Wolf: There really was a situation that we need to know about.

There are lots of things taht we need to know. Still want to assert Fifth?

[TheOther95Percent]

56. Ctte Chair: Copy of Fair Procedure section reading about refusing to answer ?

Violating law is a misdemeanor. You are not allowed to refuse to answer. Lawyer says 5th Amendment supersedes.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

55. Criminal Misdemeanor charges being defined now for contempt. nt

[ChisolmTrailDem]

57. They are about to arrest Wildstein??? n/t

[Capt. Obvious]

58. They're going to hold him in contempt

[TheOther95Percent]

60. Lawyer saying the resolutions and powers include a referral to Law Enforcement

Duh, dude. That horse is outta the barn. The answers cannot be used in any court proceeding.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

61. Wildstein's lawyer just offered the information in exchange for immunity. n/t

[TheOther95Percent]

62. Meeting Adjourned. Wildstein Looking For Immunity Deal from Ctte.

[2naSalit]

63. Well

if he gets immunity, I bet he squeals. But then, Christie surely has a hit squad on retainer so... NJ is a major sized racket and there are sooo many crooks to protect there. Wonder how many of the players end up missing or found in the river or under a construction trash heap.