• Alien Nathan Edward@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    for refusing to plead guilty

    If you ever wondered why the American bill of rights includes the 5th amendment right to not testify against yourself, this is why. Without that right if you were ever accused of a crime you could be put in a catch 22 where you’re held in contempt of court until you confess.