Regina O'Brien, the CEO of ActBlue, the largest Democratic fundraising platform, invoked her Fifth Amendment rights on Wednesday during a Congressional hearing. She declined to answer questions regarding allegations that her organization illegally funneled foreign donations to federal campaigns, stating, "On the advice of my counsel, I respectfully decline to answer this question pursuant to my Fifth Amendment rights under the Constitution."
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ActBlue CEO Invokes Fifth Amendment During Congressional Testimony
Regina O'Brien, CEO of ActBlue, invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during a Congressional hearing concerning allegations of illegal foreign donations to federal campaigns. She declined to answer questions based on legal counsel's advice.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'illegal foreign donations'
- ✕ loaded language: 'funneled'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond
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ActBlue CEO pleads the Fifth as House probes illegal foreign donations to Dems
ActBlue CEO Invokes Fifth Amendment During Congressional Testimony