On Your Mind Mar 3, 2008
Also, I read in the newspaper how illegals are taking the Fifth Amendment so they don t have to testify. Since when are they guaranteed protection by the Fifth Amendment. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Six concerns for the Jays Feb 23, 2008
From Saturday's Globe and Mail. February 22, 2008 at 10:07 PM EST. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Clemens Tells Congress He Is Innocent Feb 14, 2008
Cummings demanded to know if the slugger was "taking the fifth", referring to the fifth amendment. McGwire responded by timidly saying "I am here to talk about the future not about the past". (FindLaw News)
Knoblauch opens doping testimony ahead of key hearing Feb 2, 2008
While those testifying can refuse to incriminate themselves, taking the fifth amendment protection would be a signal a person has not been honest in comments to the public. Pettitte has already admitted that he used human growth hormone to recover from an injury, substantiating that portion of McNamee's story. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Judge to Altomare: Bring your toothbrush next time Jan 30, 2008
"You can't just say, 'I'm taking the Fifth,' unless there's a real danger that paying would incriminate you.". bbandell@bizjournals. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Clarifying what both sides can do Jan 7, 2008
Courts have held that it is permissible to draw an adverse inference from a party taking the Fifth in a non-criminal proceeding, though the party cannot be held liable based solely on taking the Fifth. As a result, Clemens' taking the Fifth could make him more likely to be found civilly liable. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
The Weeklies: Beulah students won't have chance to take 'fifth' Dec 23, 2007
LOADING Dec 23, 2007 - 04:05:21 CST By LAUREN DONOVAN Bismarck Tribune Students are making a habit of taking the fifth. Beulah Middle School principal Gail Wold told the school board she needs a little more clout to get a recalcitrant group of students to get their homework done for class. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Why it hurtsBaseball isn't just any sport - Americans want it to be clean Dec 15, 2007
Perhaps it's the sight of our sporting heroes in effect "taking the fifth amendment" (staying silent), that hurts the most. Roger Clemens' denials of steroid abuse were issued by his lawyer. (BBC News -- Americas)
Voters select Beshear here and across state Nov 11, 2007
Hss taking the Fifth and hading our pardons in the hiring scandal sure did not help him. " Former Republican wrote on Nov 7, 2007 9:30 AM:" Jim Weise you need to face facts, you and your party lost. (News Enterprise Online)
Haws: The Smart Growth Menace Nov 4, 2007
This means candidates for local office will be taking the Fifth when it comes to questions such as Are you or have you ever been a card-carrying member of Smart Growth. Or, are you or have you ever been acquainted with any fellow travelers of Smart Growth. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Taking the fifth Oct 27, 2007
Bureau County Republican - Sports. By Kevin Hieronymuskhieronymus@bcrnews. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Volleyball: Huskies top two Colonial foes Oct 1, 2007
"We won by being aggressive and really wanting to win and taking the fifth game and not settling for another loss in conference.". Northeastern got significant contributions from veterans and freshmen alike with Batura, junior outside hitter Lauren DeTurk, sophomore setter Jessica Tkachuk and freshman setter Britney Brown posting double-doubles. (Northeastern News, MA)
Samsung maintains TV lead in Q2 Sep 27, 2007
3 percent and taking the fifth rank with a 5. 6 percent share. (EETimes)
Jobs in a tight spot: Apple CEO subpoenaed in SEC backdating suit Sep 21, 2007
"The stigma of being a CEO and director of a public company while taking the Fifth Amendment is pretty much unacceptable," he said. "I think if (Jobs) is called, he will testify.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
D-backs notes: Hudson remains upbeat Sep 18, 2007
When Randy Johnson started the season on the disabled list with back issues, Edgar Gonzalez moved into the fourth slot, with Micah Owings taking the fifth. When Johnson returned, Owings had inched ahead of Gonzalez, sending him to the bullpen. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Grace volleyball starts strong Sep 8, 2007
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Cop avoids steroid questions Sep 7, 2007
"I have serious reservations about a police officer testifying and taking the Fifth Amendment in a court of law," Tuffey said Wednesday. Investigators learned in February that Gould received steroids, including human growth hormone, from Signature Compounding Pharmacy in Orlando, Fla. (Albany Times Union)
Notes: Injured Tracy makes progress Sep 6, 2007
Taking the fifth: The D-backs will not use a fifth starter until Tuesday, that much is certain. What is not known is who will fill that role. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Notes: Melvin adjusts lineup Sep 5, 2007
Taking the fifth: With Thursday's off-day, the D-backs will skip the No. 5 spot in the rotation and start Brandon Webb on Friday. "Early on in the season every time we could give him an extra day we did and now coming down the stretch a little bit at least through this first off day we feel like it's the best thing to do," Melvin said of starting Webb on Friday with regular rest rather than giving him an extra day. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
USF Hosts Colgate, Eastern Washington and Oral Roberts in 2007 Asics/Powerade Challenge Aug 30, 2007
TAKING THE FIFTH: With the five-game victory against Cal State Northridge (8/25), USF has won 10 of its last 11 matches going the distance. San Francisco's streak of nine consecutive five-game match wins came to an end in the 2006 regular season finale against Portland State in the Banker's Classic. (Usfdons.com)
Recent 'Disturbing' Clergy Sex Abuse & Cover Up Lawsuit Settled for $1.2 Million Aug 23, 2007
Just three years ago, church officials withheld info from police about a second victim Crimes took place in 2002 but pedophile priest stayed in parish work; suit was filed in 2005 DVDs will be provided with victim testifying, predator taking the Fifth, church authorities lying Washington Archdiocese and large religious order kept secrets about and moved sex offender Even now, Catholic religious orders are 'especially secretive and reckless,' self help group, SNAP, says WASHINGTON, Aug. 22... (PR Newswire)
Projects, planning leave room for growth Aug 21, 2007
Taking the fifth- and sixth-grade students out of the ele-mentary schools is going to free up space to implement long-desired Board of Education goals, Willink said, including a full-day kindergarten program and dedicated art and music classrooms. "Clearly we are going to have room for program im-provement and development," she said, "and we will seriously be able to consider all-day kin-dergarten, as well as dedicated art and music rooms and other items addressed in the Long Range Plan." The... (Huntington Herald, CT)
Smoltz holds off D-Backs Aug 20, 2007
Braves' Smoltz holds off Diamondbacks. Braves' Smoltz holds off Diamondbacks. (AZCentral -- Sports)
USF Volleyball Opens 2007 Season Friday at Husky Invitational Vs. No. 8 Huskies Aug 20, 2007
TAKING THE FIFTH: San Francisco's streak of nine consecutive five-game match wins came to an end in the 2006 regular season finale against Portland State in the Banker's Classic. The Dons posted its ninth straight five set decision with a thriller at Long Island (9/22) at the 2006 LIU Blackbird Invitational. (Usfdons.com)
Hopes of a best-seller dashed by the dog days of summer Aug 5, 2007
Guilt for the assault could not be firmly established, with Jack slinking off to a dark hallway, feigning innocence by way of mental distress, and Minnie throwing herself at my feet, rolling over on her back and coyly taking the Fifth. Dreams of canine-inspired literary riches seemed even less realistic at the crime scene, where I was caught up in a tug of war that pitted a mixed breed whose bloodlines appeared to include equal parts of border collie and Scooby-Doo against a half-dachshund,... (AZCentral -- News)
Prosecution rests in court-martial Aug 4, 2007
Waynesboro Record Herald - Local News. Saturday, August 04, 2007. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Taking the fifth: Federer defeats Nadal in epic 5-set battle, ties Borg with 5 straight titles Jul 9, 2007
Monday, July 9, 2007. By Howard Fendrich Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Locked in the toughest test of his Wimbledon reign, against his only real rival in Sunday's game, Roger Federer summoned the strokes and resolve that allow him to chase records set by the greats of yesteryear. (Deseret News)
Record gas prices put brakes on commuting Jun 8, 2007
Thorner is requiring all staff at the National Recreation and Park Association to avoid commuting at least one day a week -- either by working four long days and taking the fifth one off, or by working from home on the fifth day. "The 70 people in our office drive an average of 30 miles a day. We did the math and figured that by having the employees not commute one day a week, we would be saving 100 gallons a week," says Thorner, executive director of the nonprofit, which is based in the suburbs... (CNN -- US)
* Kiwis win Louis Vuitton Cup, set sights on Alinghi Jun 8, 2007
The Kiwis won the Louis Vuitton Cup, taking the fifth race in the best of nine series for a 5-0 whitewash of Luna Rossa. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Goodling Is Clueless -- Except When She's Not May 25, 2007
As much as the other infamous Monica is defined by a pizza and a thong, this one will be remembered for taking the Fifth Amendment, probably the best-known federal official to do so since Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North. Goodling's voice cracked when she offered a view of herself that was contrary to the one in the newspapers. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Goodling Blames Deputy Attorney General May 24, 2007
Goodling, accompanied by three attorneys, agreed to come before the committee under limited immunity after taking the Fifth Amendment to avoid testifying about her involvement. Goodling resigned last month as the Justice Department's White House liasion after five years at the department. (Fox News)
Ex-Justice official set to testify May 23, 2007
WASHINGTON - After taking the Fifth Amendment to avoid detailing her role in the Justice Department ouster of eight U.S. attorneys, Monica Goodling finally appears ready to talk. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Former Gonzales Aide Ready To Talk May 23, 2007
(AP) After taking the Fifth Amendment to avoid detailing her role in the Justice Department ouster of eight U.S. attorneys, Monica Goodling finally appears ready to talk. Goodling, who resigned last month as the department's White House liaison, is set to testify Wednesday about the firings that have resulted in lawmakers' demands for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' own resignation. (CBS News -- US)
Ex-Justice Official Set to Testify -AP May 23, 2007
WASHINGTON (AP) - After taking the Fifth Amendment to avoid detailing her role in the Justice Department ouster of eight U.S. attorneys, Monica Goodling finally appears ready to talk. Goodling, who resigned last month as the department's White House liaison, is set to testify Wednesday about the firings that have resulted in lawmakers' demands for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' own resignation. (Guardian Unlimited)
Reds notes: Narron focuses on defense May 19, 2007
Belisle has since moved to the fourth spot in the rotation, with Eric Milton taking the fifth spot. Milton is on the disabled list with a sore elbow with no timetable for his return. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Showdown at Slow Food May 17, 2007
Taking the fifth: Scoop has been keeping a close eye on who will replace Melissa Perello, a former Chronicle Rising Star chef, at the Kimpton Group's Fifth Floor (12 Fourth St., near Market) in San Francisco. Perello left after New Year's Eve, but no one has yet been named to take her spot. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Notes: Zambrano still in 'pen for now Apr 30, 2007
The Official Site of The Toronto Blue Jays: News: Toronto Blue Jays News. Victor Zambrano hopes to throw as many as three innings in his start on Wednesday. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Drvaric Earns Second-Team All-League Nod Apr 29, 2007
UWM will return to the courts Saturday morning in Indianapolis, taking the fifth seed in the Horizon League Championships against fourth-seeded Cleveland State at 8 a.m. CDT.. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Fresh Betting Fool Apr 26, 2007
Taking the fifth, let's look at a few things. David Stern will not allow a No. 8 seed to beat a No. 1 seed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Call Gonzales Mr. Memory Apr 25, 2007
It's preferable to taking the Fifth Amendment, for instance. And loss of recollection avoids the possibility of falling into that nasty perjury trap that Justice Department prosecutors are always springing on other people who, under oath, fail to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. (The Ledger)
Father, son sentenced for faking sewage tests Apr 23, 2007
Haynes ruled that simply taking the fifth would be irrelevant to the case against the Holdens, so he didn t permit Murray s testimony. The sentencing hearing was attended by friends and family members of the Holdens, who said they were upset by the verdict. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
LEMIRE: Texas ace's five no-hitters Apr 20, 2007
SI.com - More Sports - SI Players: Taking the Fifth - Wednesday April 18, 2007 10:10AM. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Gonzo-Meter: Apr 11, 2007
So far, the Senate has been having all the fun in the U.S. attorney scandalgoading Justice Department employees into testifying falsely, pointing fingers at their bosses, and taking the Fifth. For the last several days, all we've heard about has been to prepare to face the senators. (Slate)
Who's the Boss?: Apr 7, 2007
Said Goodling, in lieu of taking the Fifth: "We wouldn't have any comment." (Jenny Martinez, who argued against Clement that day at the court, suggested to Salon's Tim Grieve: "When Mr. Clement said to the court that we wouldn't engage in that kind of behavior, either he was deliberately misleading the court or he was completely out of the loop." Sound familiar. . (Slate)
Inside the Beltway (John McCaslin) Apr 6, 2007
Taking the Fifth What do Bill Clinton, Roger Ailes, Sean Hannity and Ruth Bader Ginsberg all have in common. They're among a prestigious group of Beltway insiders who have signed a leather-bound, pocket-size U.S. Constitution that ABC Radio executive Chris Berry keeps in his breast pocket as he makes his way through official Washington circles. (Washington Times, DC)
Divorce politics from selection of U.S. attorneys Apr 5, 2007
She told the Senate Judiciary Committee she was taking the Fifth Amendment not to testify on grounds her testimony might incriminate her. Her attorney wrote a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee that Goodling might be a witness in a criminal inquiry. (Orlando Sentinel -- Opinion)
Editorial: What doesn’t Goodling want to say to Congress? Apr 5, 2007
Could you get away with pre-emptively taking the Fifth because those mean old tax collectors already had their minds made up that you were guilty and want to trip you up in lies. Of course not. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Attorneys defend taking the Fifth (Jon Ward) Apr 5, 2007
Attorneys defend taking the Fifth - Nation/Politics - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper ... Attorneys defend taking the Fifth. (Washington Times, DC)
Dems Seek to Interview Gonzales Aide Apr 4, 2007
Senate Judiciary Committee members, meanwhile, are pressing Gonzales to say how he plans to deal with Goodling taking the Fifth Amendment. Her action, they say, means he can't fulfill his pledge to make Justice employees available for questioning under oath. (Time.com)
DOJ Official Brings Storm by Taking the Fifth in Gonzales Flap Mar 31, 2007
Taking the Fifth Amendment is everybody's right ... In one sense, taking the Fifth is simply a conservative legal strategy, one that trades the inevitable media firestorm and likely job dismissal for a real chance of avoiding prosecution. (Law.com)
Sunday booze, jurors refuse, Harland blues Mar 30, 2007
Call me to testify on anything this Congress is investigating and I m taking the Fifth. And so, too, should officials of the Bush administration. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Notes: Young Adenhart has the talent Mar 29, 2007
"Hopefully they will have confidence in me to fill a spot." Taking the fifth: Right-hander Dustin Moseley was officially named the Angels' fifth starter by Scioscia after Wednesday's game. He was considered the front-runner in a competition with right-hander Hector Carrasco. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Why Is a DOJ Lawyer Taking the Fifth? Mar 29, 2007
Why Is a DOJ Lawyer Taking the Fifth ... Why Is a DOJ Lawyer Taking the Fifth. (Time.com)
Padres MLN: Taking the fifth Mar 28, 2007
San Diego Padres MLB Baseball. com covers the San Diego Padres farm system and prospects, 365 days a year. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
Taking Five: Mar 28, 2007
a different path to the same conclusion: "The Fifth Amendment privilege protects not just the guilty, but also the innocent, who fear that even their entirely truthful responses might provide the government with incriminating evidence from their own mouths." Indeed, Goodling and her lawyers assert that "the potential for legal jeopardy for Ms. Goodling is very real. One need look no further than the recent circumstances and proceedings involving Lewis Libby." Orin Kerr at The Volokh... (Slate)
Furcal injures ankle Mar 23, 2007
free sports contests you can play every week to earn raffle tickets and bid for prizes. Where you can choose winners in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, either , or. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Buffs and Bulldogs Begin Weekend Series on Friday Mar 23, 2007
12 ERA, which ranks 10th in the LSC. The southpaw's 32 strike outs also rank in the top half of the conference, as he is three shy from taking the fifth spot in the league. As a team, WTAMU is hitting. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Crosby gives his back a test and it passes Mar 22, 2007
Taking the fifth: Joe Kennedy will be trying to get back on track today; the lefty has a 20. 48 ERA and might be pushing the limits of the A's assertion that the fifth-starter job is his to lose. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
White Sox fifth starter field narrows Mar 11, 2007
-- After a Saturday morning meeting involving general manager Ken Williams, manager Ozzie Guillen and Guillen's coaching staff, it now appears as if Gavin Floyd or John Danks will be taking the fifth in regard to the final slot of the White Sox rotation ... As of mid-March, taking the fifth for the White Sox looks to be a win-win situation. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
SHERMAN FREDERICK: The chilling Libby verdict Mar 11, 2007
The net effect of this, I'm afraid, is that anyone called before a federal inquisitor might be better off taking the Fifth rather than trying hard to cooperate, recollect and reconstruct what they might have done or said on a Sunday afternoon six years ago. As I see it, that will be the chilling legacy of the Libby "conviction." And that, instead of causing joy in half the political yard, ought to give everyone the shivers. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Opinion)
Better keep mouth zipped Mar 9, 2007
Tom Johnston wrote on March 08, 2007 7:10 AM:"Wow! First, Hasso writes an editorial defending a man who was just convicted by a jury of his peers for lying having never written anything defending former President Clinton for doing the exact same thing and then, John D. writes about how President Clinton was so terrible because he lied about sex. Of course, John D. takes it a step further by indicting Clintons entire administration for taking the fifth or not recalling events. Never mind... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Kennedy Cousin Bids For New Appeal Feb 27, 2007
"He's going to be taking the Fifth Amendment again," Denaro said. "They're misinterpreting the law.". (Time.com)
America's Top Donors Feb 16, 2007
" A pair of bequests from donors who lived in California round out the top five gifts. Jim Joseph (No. 4), a real-estate mogul who fled his native Austria in 1938, directed $500-million to a San Francisco foundation he started in 1987 to assist Jewish children and improve education in the religion's traditions and history. Mr. Joseph died in 2003, and his foundation will be among the largest to focus on Jewish causes. Taking the fifth spot are Hector Guy and Doris Di Stefano, who left... (The Chronicle of Philanthropy)
Sorry about the smell, but it's a rotten business Feb 1, 2007
Is he taking the Fifth. Is he saying that anything he might say in this House might tend to incriminate him. (Times Online)
Wells, Padres reach deal Jan 20, 2007
Taking the fifth (starter's job). Wells, Padres agree in principle onone-year contract. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
