Pence Won’t Appeal Order To Testify In January 6 Case

The New York Times reports:

Former Vice President Mike Pence will not appeal a federal judge’s ruling forcing him to testify in front of a grand jury investigating former President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to thwart the transfer of power after the 2020 election, an aide said Wednesday.

The decision by Mr. Pence could clear the way for what could be consequential testimony that federal prosecutors have long sought as they explore Mr. Trump’s attempts to stay in office. It is unclear whether lawyers for Mr. Trump, who lost a parallel effort to limit Mr. Pence’s testimony, will also appeal the judge’s ruling.

Should Mr. Pence end up testifying, it would signal a turning point in the monthslong behind-the-scenes battle waged by Mr. Trump and several witnesses close to him to block information about plans to overturn the election from reaching the grand jury.

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