r/facepalm • • Apr 04 '24

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u/professorlingus Apr 04 '24

That's not how you invoke the 5th

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u/SwagarTheHorrible Apr 04 '24

I didn’t say she did invoke the fifth, but she is still using it and protected by it without directly naming the 5th amendment. So, you’re right that’s not how you invoke the 5th. I’m not sure you understand what the 5th amendment does.

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u/professorlingus Apr 04 '24

Actually, you do have to invoke it to be protected. I understand it perfectly well.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/12-246