Could a Judge really order someone to talk to another person and if they refuse to talk, they’re now a criminal?
“Could a Judge really order someone to talk to another person and if they refuse to talk, they’re now a criminal?”
Absolutely.
Do you not recall journalists being sent to jail for disobeying a court order to reveal sources? Contempt of court is a very serious charge, not only in a current proceeding but in all future cases judges will see their record of it. It will be more difficult to get a favorable judgment in the future -in any matter.