[Publius]

Bingo. They know they're as guilty as hell and are seeking self-protection.

Good catch!

[ransomnote]

Bingo. They know they’re as guilty as hell and are seeking self-protection.
Good catch!
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Wonder if anyone else in the rogue’s gallery suddenly and secretly married. Maybe a couple or two whom NO ONE would have guessed had ANY INTEREST in each other.... :)

[pa_dweller]

Bingo. They know they're as guilty as hell and are seeking self-protection.

Even so, being called to testify and repeatedly stating "My attorney has advised me not to answer based on marital privilege..." or whatever, has its own (possibly career ending) effect. Maybe a way of introducing evidence?