Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder remains defiant with the House Oversight Committee.
He did not appear when they required his presence to testify regarding the unsafe work culture within the organization.
Congress thought that they would force him to comply by issuing a subpoena.
However, even that approach isn’t working.
Instead, Snyder would rather testify voluntarily which is different from being subpoenaed.
A person under subpoena has to answer the questions thrown at him.
Meanwhile, there is no need to give a response to all inquiries when testifying voluntarily while not under subpoena.
ESPN’s John Keim gave an update regarding this legal situation.
To clarify: His attorney said there's no need for a subpoena; the HOC has not yet served one. A spokesperson for Snyder said, "The Oversight Committee refuses to take ‘yes’ for an answer.” https://t.co/hIS1Mb7MsN
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 13, 2022
Keim tweeted, “To clarify: His attorney said there’s no need for a subpoena; the HOC has not yet served one. A spokesperson for Snyder said, ‘The Oversight Committee refuses to take ‘yes’ for an answer.'”
The House Oversight Committee gave Snyder until noon Wednesday to respond to the subpoena.
He did respond but he is still calling the shots by insisting to testify voluntarily.
Why Testifying Voluntarily Is Important For Snyder?
It allows him to satisfy the House’s request to appear in front of them but on his terms.
Remember that most of the Commanders’ employees who participated in the league’s internal investigation of the team’s workplace culture signed non-disclosure agreements.
By voluntarily testifying, Snyder can claim that he cannot divulge further information because of the NDA.
He does not have that leverage under subpoena and that’s why he is insisting on not having one.
Snyder will use his power and influence to find loopholes that will keep important details away from the House.
With the way he responded, he could not care less about dancing with the esteemed members of Congress for the long haul.
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