Hunter Biden pardon raises new questions over 5th Amendment ‘loophole’
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Hunter Biden's pardon could be used as a loophole to compel his testimony in other cases, as Republicans prepare to gain control of the White House and both chambers of Congress.
Breanne Deppisch is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital covering the 2024 election and other national news.
In these cases, Hunter Biden’s pardon could actually limit his ability to assert Fifth Amendment privileges, since he is no longer at risk of facing criminal charges.
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