What is contempt of Congress?
First publishedAug 5, 15:06 UTC
Last updatedAug 5, 16:44 UTC · 13m ago
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Contempt of Congress is a criminal misdemeanor offense that officials called to testify before the legislature may face if lawmakers deem their actions as an obstruction of ongoing investigation. It’s classified as a federal charge punishable by a fine of up to $100,000 and carries a jail sentence of up to one year.
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- Contempt of Congress is a criminal misdemeanor offense that officials called to testify before the legislature may face if lawmakers deem their actions as an obstruction of ongoing investigation. It’s classified as a federal charge punishable by a fine of up to $100,000 and carries a jail sentence of up to one year.
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- 13m ago.
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