Jan. 6 Committee chair: Witnesses who defy subpoenas will face criminal contempt referrals
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Chairman Bennie Thompson told NBC News that the January 6th Select Committee has been meeting with voluntary witnesses, while also preparing to use criminal contempt referrals for subpoenaed witnesses who defy their orders. Paul Butler tells Jonathan Capehart that these criminal contempt referrals could carry significant weight under the Biden administration.Oct. 2, 2021
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