Richard
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Always a good sign when someone pleads the 5th in defense of his law license at a proceeding where he may lose his law license.
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Ron Filipkowski:

At his Bar disciplinary hearing today, Trump’s former AAG and co-conspirator Jeff Clark continues to plead the 5th Amendment and refuse to answer questions. (Audio only).
02:37 PM - Mar 27, 2024
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Angela
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Forgive my ignorance but isn't this a professional hearing not a criminal trial therefore the 5th wouldn't apply? Also isn't the Bar a private collection of lawyers so again why would the 5th apply?
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02:57 PM - Mar 27, 2024 (Edited)
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Richard
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In response to Angela.
Nah good question. It can be used in civil proceedings where there *could be* criminal implications.
02:59 PM - Mar 27, 2024
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Angela
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In response to Richard.
Got ya. If he's not willing to defend himself it seems like disbarment is a foregone conclusion then so why not just surrender it as you said below.
03:01 PM - Mar 27, 2024
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Angela
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In response to Richard.
My degree is in Public Admin which required me to take a couple law classes which I found fascinating. I never wanted to be a lawyer though because legalese makes me feel like my head's going to explode. Still I respect the legal profession and appreciate them holding guys like this to account.
03:07 PM - Mar 27, 2024
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