Ex-US president Donald Trump declines to answer questions under oath about alleged fraud at his family business, claiming he and his family have become 'targets of politically motivated witch hunt'
Donald Trump declines to answer questions related to his family business during deposition at New York attorney general's office, saying he has"no choice" but to invoke the constitutional guarantee.Former US president Donald Trump has invoked his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination as he testified under oath in the New York attorney general's long-running civil investigation into his business dealings.
"I once asked, 'If you're innocent, why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?' Now I know the answer to that question," the statement said. "When your family, your company, and all the people in your orbit have become the targets of an unfounded politically motivated witch hunt supported by lawyers, prosecutors and the fake news media, you have no choice."
The Fifth Amendment protects people from being compelled to become witnesses against themselves in a criminal case. New York's investigation is led by Attorney General James, a Democrat who has said in court filings that her office has uncovered "significant" evidence that Trump's company misled lenders and tax authorities about the value of prized assets like golf courses and skyscrapers.
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