Defense attorney explains why Steve Bannon didn't testify

[Beachnutt]

cnn
David Schoen, Steve Bannon's lawyer, told the court Thursday that the former Trump aide did not testify in his own defense because he was unable to use various reasons his attorneys tried to argue in the trial but were not allowed under the law.
""The defendant Mr. Bannon understands he has the right to testify on his own behalf, and he has very much wanted to do so since the day he was indicted," Schoen said."

However, Bannon would not be able to be "telling the true facts" if he took the stand, Schoen added, citing Bannon's belief that his lawyer advised him not to testify after former President Donald Trump raised the possibility of asserting executive privilege in a letter to him.

That lawyer for Bannon, Robert Costello, didn't testify as a defense witness for the same reasons, Schoen said.

Bannon confirmed for the judge that he wouldn't testify.

"Yes, your honor," he said, standing halfway up to address the court when asked if he was waiving his right.
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https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/steve-bannon-trial-contempt-congress-07-21-22/index.html

[Beachnutt]

1. In other words

I can't get up there and lie my ass off so I won't testify..

[montanacowboy]

2. He has plenty to say

outside the courtroom or on his podcast
but nothing to say in a court of law
fucking chicken shit loudmouth fucker

[elleng]

3. DUH, orange guy said he shouldn't!

[kentuck]

4. His excuse for an appeal?

Sorry.

[Cracklin Charlie]

5. Yes, your honor?

That doesn’t sound very medieval.

[Walleye]

6. He didn't testify because he is incapable of opening his mouth without lying

[KPN]

8. They're trying to set up a mistrial.

[inthewind21]

16. How

Would it be a mistrial? He waived his right.

[RobertDevereaux]

9. Glenn Kirschner predicted this cowardice in yesterday's Justice Matters.

[Botany]

10. one word

perjury

[Turbineguy]

11. To be "telling the true facts"

he'd have to lie.

[jcgoldie]

14. red flag

Anybody who uses the phrase "true facts" is a liar.

[PRETZEL]

12. Maybe I'm reading too much into this little snippet but from the OP

"However, Bannon would not be able to be "telling the true facts" if he took the stand, Schoen added, citing Bannon's belief that his lawyer advised him not to testify after former President Donald Trump raised the possibility of asserting executive privilege in a letter to him.

That lawyer for Bannon, Robert Costello, didn't testify as a defense witness for the same reasons, Schoen said."

Now my question is, is Schoen stating to the "telling the true facts" are facts that the Judge has already ruled that could they could not be used as a defense? To me, it sounds like Schoen is deliberately trying to mislead the jury.

[dem4decades]

13. Hopefully the prosecutor can make hay with Bannon's bullshit.

[Fullduplexxx]

15. True facts means lies