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L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
Thu Jan 18, 2018, 04:39 PM Jan 2018

Mueller Subpoena Blocks Bannon Testimony



Jan 17, 2018b --- Rachel Maddow reports on new details about how Mueller's subpoena prevents Steve Bannon from testifying fully to Congress, and the questions surrounding the peculiar way that Bannon was subpoenaed by both Robert Mueller and the House Intel Committee.










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bearsfootball516

(6,377 posts)
4. I dont know about that, but its the textbook definition of obstruction of justice
Thu Jan 18, 2018, 05:01 PM
Jan 2018

Mueller is probably putting on his party hat right now.

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
7. When the lawyer is representing various parties to the inquiry, it can't be conspiracy because
Thu Jan 18, 2018, 05:13 PM
Jan 2018

the lawyer is talking to himself

Seriously, the must see answer comes from Rachel here: Mueller Subpoena Blocks Bannon Testimony

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
5. Mr.Mueller is protecting
Thu Jan 18, 2018, 05:07 PM
Jan 2018

the Rule of Law as to Verbal Testimony. And at the same time preventing the Target from destroying evidence in any form,that might be given to a person or persons that have a direct link to or evolved in the Target Case .

RDANGELO

(3,433 posts)
8. This makes sense because whatever he would tell the committee would get to the White House.
Thu Jan 18, 2018, 05:20 PM
Jan 2018

This way only Mueller knows what he has to say.

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