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Commanders Insider Updates The Dan Snyder Subpoena Saga

By Lawrence Fernandez July 14, 2022

A place at the witness table is set for Washington Commanders co-owner Daniel Snyder to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee during a hearing about sexual harassment in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on June 22, 2022 in Washington, DC. Snyder refused to appear before the committee so Chair Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) said she will subpoena Snyder to testify next week.
(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

 

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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About Lawrence Fernandez

Lawrence Andrew Fernandez is a sports journalist from the Philippines. A journalism graduate, he chose sports writing to stay close to the action. Aside from the NFL, he also follows the NBA and MLB. He also delves into mobile games during his free time.

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