Federal prosecutors seek to compel Pence to testify in special counsel probe

Federal prosecutors have requested a decide to compel former Vice President Mike Pence to testify in particular counsel Jack Smith’s investigation, in keeping with an individual accustomed to the matter.

The transfer comes after Pence was subpoenaed and attorneys for former President Donald Trump asserted govt privilege over Pence’s testimony. The battle over the subpoena is taking part in out below seal in federal court docket in Washington, DC.

Prosecutors have beforehand filed motions with different witnesses to beat privilege claims in sealed court docket hearings. However these efforts have largely come after the witness testified earlier than a grand jury and refused to reply sure questions citing privilege considerations. On this case, prosecutors are aiming to quash the chief privilege claims earlier than Pence testifies.

The trouble to compel Pence’s testimony was beforehand reported by CBS.