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Extraction Summary
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People
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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Legal correspondence / letter
File Size:
2.41 MB
Summary
This document is page 2 of a legal letter from the law firm Covington to Senators Richard Burr and Mark Warner regarding General Michael Flynn. It argues that General Flynn is exercising his Fifth Amendment privilege to decline a Congressional subpoena for documents, citing that the act of production is testimonial in nature and could be used against him in ongoing investigations, including one by a newly appointed special counsel. The document cites legal precedents including *Watkins v. United States* and *United States v. Hubbell* to support the refusal.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| General Flynn | Witness/Subject |
The subject of the letter, asserting Fifth Amendment rights against a Congressional subpoena.
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| Richard Burr | Recipient |
Addressed as 'The Honorable', likely Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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| Mark R. Warner | Recipient |
Addressed as 'The Honorable', likely Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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| Chief Justice Warren | Judge |
Cited in the legal argument regarding Watkins v. United States.
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Organizations (6)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Covington |
Law firm sending the letter (header).
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| Congress |
Legislative body conducting the investigation.
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| The Committee |
Refers to the specific congressional committee (Senate Intelligence) issuing the subpoena.
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| United States Government |
Mentioned as the source of anonymous leaks.
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| Department of Justice |
Mentioned as having appointed a special counsel.
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| Supreme Court |
Cited for legal precedents.
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Timeline (2 events)
May 22, 2017
Submission of legal letter declining document production based on Fifth Amendment privilege.
Washington D.C. (implied)
Prior to May 22, 2017
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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General jurisdiction mentioned in case citations.
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Relationships (2)
Covington is writing on behalf of General Flynn.
Burr is the recipient of the letter regarding Flynn's subpoena.
Key Quotes (4)
"The context in which the Committee has called for General Flynn’s testimonial production of documents makes clear that he has more than a reasonable apprehension that any testimony he provides could be used against him."Source
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Quote #1
"This environment creates a “reasonable cause to apprehend danger,” giving rise to a constitutional right not to testify."Source
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Quote #2
"The Fifth Amendment Privilege Bars Congress From Compelling A Witness to Provide Testimony Through The Act of Producing Documents"Source
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Quote #3
"General Flynn reserves the right to assert, in connection with the subpoena, any other privilege or protection provided by the Constitution, statute, or common law."Source
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Quote #4
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