[dsc]

"We take the alleged actions of Mr. Banach very seriously, and we will not condone lying to federal agents," U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie said."

This is a way to attack the 5th amendment through the back door.

It's very close to making "failure to confess" a crime.

[MatrixMetaphore]

I fully agree. If you look at any of my sites, Global News Matrix or Total Mind Blow, you'll see that I fully support altering his charges.

[JohnnyZ]

This is a way to attack the 5th amendment through the back door. It's very close to making "failure to confess" a crime.

Apparently you don't understand the 5th. It doesn't mean you have the right to lie, it means you have the right to not answer.

[MEG33]

You can keep your mouth shut, refuse to speak, remain silent.

Lying is not part of the privilege.