Issa didn't trick anyone. Her counsel could have advised her not to make a statement, but chose to remain silent. Further, her statement sounded like it had been drafted by her counsel. The statement is therefore part of her strategy. She cannot afford a protracted court battle, so the strategy is beyond me. The statement may have been good PR, but it could cost her all her assets in legal expenses. There is something else afoot.
She’s not been charged with anything though.
If you automatically waive your rights by making a statement, where does it stop? Did she waive her rights each time her boss asked her a question? Am I waiving my rights by posting on FR? If not, why not?
What’s the difference between Issa asking a question and a street vagabond asking for directions?
If I go to traffic court and get sworn in, can they then ask me any and everything about my life whether or not it’s related to the traffic stop?
It may work that way in a criminal court if you take the stand, I can see that the prosecution should have a right to cross examine you. But outside of a courtroom, when you haven’t even been charged anything?