http://chicagoist.com/2008/06/04/dero_doesnt_hav.php All comments for DeRo Doesn't Have To Testify in R. Kelly Trial en-us 2009 chicagoist_tankboy Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:30:00 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss tankboy@gmail.com tankboy@gmail.com 60 http://chicagoist.com/2008/06/04/dero_doesnt_hav.php#comment-1377616 http://chicagoist.com/2008/06/04/dero_doesnt_hav.php#comment-1377616 Comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:07:22 -0600 <p>I'll take a stab at the contradiction: The judge was being smart. If he accepts DeRo's argument of reporter's privilege, the defense can appeal for months. If he excuses DeRo on 5th ammendment grounds against self incrimination (DeRo was in possession of child pornography), the defense has no such recourse.</p>