[Freee-dame]

He probably didn’t use the exact words “stand down” so he will not be lying when he says “no” under oath. Lawyers on our side don’t seem to be able to ask questions in a way that excludes weaseling out of the truth.

[5th MEB]

Simple way to ask the question:
“At any time prior to or during the incident in question; did you ask, imply, demand, require, request, suggest or desire in any manner that the law enforcement in your city, county or state to stand down, not enforce the laws to the fullest extent of the laws, ignore the infractions, misdemeanors, or felonies that were being committed during the incident in question?