"False in Numerous Respects:" House Democrats Package Up Liz Cheney's Evidence of "Despicable Malice" - emptywheel
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In the letter, attorney William Jordan emphasizes that Barry Loudermilk's report contains a number of inaccuracies, particularly concerning the alleged interactions between Liz Cheney and Cassidy Hutchinson regarding subornation of perjury.
Hutchinson's attorney clarifies that any assertions about inappropriate communication between Hutchinson and Cheney are completely unfounded, underscoring the report's politically charged inaccuracies.
The letter also highlights the constitutional protections afforded to congressional members under the Speech or Debate Clause, shielding Loudermilk from defamation claims linked to his report.
The correspondence mentions the implications of the Speech and Debate Clause, stating that even serious allegations against congressional officials do not undermine its protections in legal contexts.
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