Legal Commentary

Tucson Tragedy Suspect Loughner Invokes Fifth Amendment Right Against Self Incrimination

By Big Tent Democrat

While Jared Lee Loughner's mental stability is reported to be in question, there are limits to the alleged insanity. Unlike many a "smart" suspect, Loughner has invoked his right to remain silent:

Mr. Loughner, who was in custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Saturday night, refused to cooperate with investigators and had invoked his Fifth Amendment rights, the sheriff’s office said.

Which reminds me, Loughner is merely a suspect, and indeed, to my knowledge, has not been charged. He deserves the presumption of innocence and has a right to such presumption in a court of law.

Speaking for me only

Full post as published by TalkLeft on January 09, 2011 (boomark / email).