The House Judiciary Committee will investigate the Supreme Court leak as the officials at the Supreme Court falters in finding the culprit.
Jonathan Turley believes the House Judiciary might succeed in finding the leaker if they give immunity to those testifying.
Here’s what he said yesterday:
The start of a House investigation into the Supreme Court leak could produce some interesting options. For example, what if the House gave all of those unwilling to testify immunity. They would have to testify under oath (under penalty of perjury) …https://t.co/FYKm0GBI7y
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) January 19, 2023
…The culprit would have to admit guilt or further increase his or her legal jeopardy with perjury before Congress…
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) January 19, 2023
…Given the diminishing chances for a criminal charge coming out of the Court's investigation, it might force missing testimony. Fox' Shannon Bream reported that sources said that clerks had "lawyered up" and refused to fully cooperate…
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) January 19, 2023
…Once given immunity, a witness loses the privilege against self-incrimination and must chose between testifying or possible contempt of Congress.
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) January 19, 2023
The only problem I have with this theory is that contempt of Congress will mean nothing since Republicans are in charge. Biden’s DOJ will likely ignore any referrals by Republican committees that would lead to charges, unlike they did with Democrats.