(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) A federal judge has ruled that former U.S. Vice President Mike
Pence must testify to a grand jury about conversations he had with
former President Donald Trump leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021,
attack on the U.S. Capitol, a source familiar with the ruling said
on Tuesday, trend reports citing Reuters.
In a ruling that remains under seal, the judge also said that
Pence can still decline to answer questions related to Jan. 6, the
source said, adding that Pence can still appeal the ruling. The
appeal option is being evaluated, the source said.
The source, confirming reports by CNN and NBC, said the judge's
decision compels Trump's former vice president, and potential
challenger for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, to
appear before the federal grand jury but shields him from
testifying about Jan. 6, 2021, itself.
Asked during an interview on Newsmax on Tuesday as to whether he
would appeal the order, Pence said there was a limited amount he
could say on the proceedings.
MENAFN28032023000187011040ID1105889710
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.