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if one is charged with a crime, they cannot plead the 5th under direct cross examination.
The 5th is the right against self incrimination. It does not protect a defendant from having to answer direct questions.
Imagine if a defendant under cross being able to plead the 5th on every question. The entire criminal justice system would grind to a halt.
My guess is many who are on the list will offer to testify under certain conditions and with certain stipulations. Such as no prison time. No fines, etc.
But I would hope to think that these guys will be able to keep their licenses.
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