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Posted on 01/20/2012 9:36:48 AM PST by milwguy
The chief of the criminal division in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Arizona has cited his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination in refusing on Friday to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in its ongoing investigation into the failed “Fast and Furious” gunrunning operation.
Rep. Darrell Issa, California Republican and committee chairman, said the prosecutor, Patrick J. Cunningham, had been subpoenaed by the committee to testify on Tuesday but his attorney notified the panel that Mr. Cunningham intended to exercise his right not to incriminate himself at his scheduled deposition.
“The assertion of the Fifth Amendment by a senior Justice official is a significant indictment of the department’s integrity in Operation Fast and Furious,” Mr. Issa said. “The former head of the [Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives] has previously told the committee that the Justice Department is managing its response to Operation Fast and Furious in a manner designed to protect its political appointees.
“This is the first time anyone has asserted their Fifth Amendment right in this investigation and heightens concerns that the Justice Department’s motivation for refusing to hand over subpoenaed materials is a desire to shield responsible officials from criminal charges and other embarrassment,” he said.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
After the Non-recess unconstitutional appointments and this action we have an administration that is operating right out of the Nazi power coup handboook. Holder is acting like Obama’s Martin Borman.
The fact that Cunningham oversees ‘asset forfeitures’ means that he is a dirty-dog thief that is abusing the rights of Americans. One more reason to put him in prison.
If they really want him to testify they can offer immunity and FORCE him to testify.
If you’re black and an important Administration employee, coulc you kill over 300 Mexicans (but reportedly 3,000), apparently without ANY punishment?
Yes, apparently you can.
Let’s also say your actions resulted in the murder of 2 US officers, brought about the shoot-down of a helicopter, and the burning of a crowded casino:
Could you get away with that?
So far, YES.
Federal prosecutor cites Fifth in ‘Fast and Furious’ probe (Is dam about to burst?)
The chief of the criminal division in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Arizona has cited his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination in refusing on Friday to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in its ongoing investigation into the failed “Fast and Furious” gunrunning operation.
. . . . Article - and important Information at # 1 .
Thanks MM.
bttt
Ping
You’re probably right. It wouldn’t be the FIRST time.
Only old people will remember the EMPTY GRAIN ELEVATOR scandal in the southwest. LBJ and some other democRAT high rollers had been defrauding the Dept. of Agri. for years, charging storage fees for non-existant grain in empty silos. In that case, a young fellow named Bobby Baker was made the scapegoat, all the bigshots got through it unscathed, and Bobby Baker went to the slammer for a few years.
Bobby Baker’s payoff when he got out, in exchange for taking the rap? He became the owner of The Carousel Oceanfront Hotel in OCMD.....magically.
Pleading the Fifth: Gunwalker Witness Refuses to Testify
By Bob Owens
Patrick J. Cunningham, chief of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Arizona, is invoking his Fifth Amendment rights and declining to testify about Operation Fast and Furious in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Recall that invoking the Fifth Amendment is only allowed to avoid self-incrimination.
http://pjmedia.com/blog/pleading-the-fifth-gunwalker-witness-refuses-to-testify/?print=1
Holder’s Attorney ‘Lawyers-Up’ to Avoid “Fast and Furious” Testimony to Congress
, Political Buzz Examiner
Patrick Cunningham in happier days. (He ain’t smilin’ now.)
Patrick Cunningham training video here:
http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com/
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