All of the following individuals would be protected by the Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination, EXCEPT a ______.

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The Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination only applies to individuals who are being compelled to testify against themselves in a criminal case. Therefore, a defendant testifying at their criminal trial, a witness testifying in front of a congressional committee, and a witness testifying in front of a grand jury would all be protected. However, a defense attorney cross-examining witnesses at a criminal trial is not a witness or defendant and would not be protected by the Fifth Amendment.

All of the Following Individuals Would Be Protected by the Fifth