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Thus, a person called to testify before Congress can refuse if they believe the government could use the testimony against them in criminal proceedings. To render the protections against self-incrimination ineffective, Congress can provide immunity from criminal prosecution.
7 Thwarted in his attempt to force Witness to testify, defense counsel asks the court to have Witness assert the fifth amendment in front of the jury in response to ques-tions he (and the prosecutor) will pose.