Ex-FBI Lawyer on Trump Case Defies Congressional Subpoena

Ex-FBI Lawyer on Trump Case Defies Congressional Subpoena
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) during a hearing in Washington on Dec. 13, 2017. Zach Gibson/Getty Images
Petr Svab
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Former top-level FBI lawyer Lisa Page was a no-show for her July 11 closed-door testimony to Congress overseers.

Her lawyer, Amy Jeffress, said the lawmakers issued the subpoena too late, putting Page at a disadvantage. But there was another, serious disadvantage she would have faced if she had shown up—one of legal jeopardy.

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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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