Mike Masnick ✅Jan 25, 2023

Hey @Popehat, would you have had some useful legal advice for Alec Baldwin?

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/25/opinion/alec-baldwin-rust-5th-amendment.html?smid=tw-share

Opinion | Alec Baldwin Didn’t Have to Talk to the Police. Neither Do You.

Even innocent people can inadvertently make themselves seem guilty.

The New York Times
Show threadLouis CyphreJan 25, 2023
@mmasnick @Popehat Only two sentences you utter. Am I being detained or am I free to go? If I am being detained I would like to speak to a lawyer.
Show threadMichael
@mrpinkly @mmasnick @Popehat you need to explicitly state that you are invoking your right to remain silent and demanding an attorney. Don't give them any room to play games.
Jan 25, 2023 at 9:54pmWeb