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RosieG

I think refusing to reveal sources can get journalists jailed for 18 months. Is that the same as taking the 5th? Does jail come with it?

Posted - March 10, 2018
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  • 44797
    Should cops go to jail for not revealing their undercover sources? Same thing?
      March 10, 2018 10:38 AM MST
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  • 46117
    They can and do in some cases.  Reporters can and do for the very same reasons.

    It depends on whom you are protecting and why.
      March 10, 2018 10:50 AM MST
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  • 113301
    You didn't answer my question Ele.
      March 11, 2018 4:02 AM MDT
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  • 44797
    C'mon Rosie, you know Jews like to answer questions with questions.
      March 11, 2018 7:12 AM MDT
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  • 46117

    I'm not sure how they judge culpability in this instance because it depends on WHY someone is doing this.

    Are they hiding something?  That can become glaringly obvious real quick.   Then there may be probable cause to seek punishment, but if the party has a good defense attorney for example, the reason for the pleading of the 5th may be simply because the Prosecutor did not allow the defendant to explain anything and the Prosecution merely wanted the Defendant to answer 'yes' or 'no' without any explanation, that will likely make appear guilty.

    So, if you plead the 5th, you'd better have something to back your reasons besides just trying to hide your guilt.  It will probably be exposed sooner or later.


      March 10, 2018 10:49 AM MST
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  • 113301
    Thank you for your thoughtful reply Sharon. It's really confusing. The 5th is supposed to protect you from incriminating yourself but if you elect to take it and get jailed what did you gain except not admitting something or not finking on someone? :)
      March 11, 2018 4:04 AM MDT
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