Are there any famous people involved in the fifth amendment?

Answer 1

Yes, there have been several famous individuals involved in cases related to the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. For example, during the McCarthy era, many Hollywood figures invoked their Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination when questioned about their alleged ties to communism. Additionally, figures such as Oliver North and Martha Stewart have also invoked the Fifth Amendment in high-profile legal cases.

Answer 2

The Fifth Amendment was part of the original Bill of Rights, which are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. George Mason, dubbed the "Father of the Bill of Rights," carefully penned these amendments to ensure individual liberties. He was a lifelong champion of the rights and freedoms of people. The Bill of Rights were all ratified at the same time. The amendments were proposed on September 25, 1789, and then ratified on December 15, 1791.

Answer 3

There is no one person who devised the Fifth Amendment-- the part of the constitution (and part of the Bill of Rights) that says a person cannot compelled to be a witness against himself or herself nor to give testimony that might be self-incriminating (hence the expression "to take the Fifth"). The Founding Fathers created this law as a reaction to the lack of rights defendants in England had: especially, the Founding Fathers were reminded of the Courts of Star Chamber and the High Commission, British courts that operated from 1487-1641. these courts sought "justice" in an often arbitrary manner that could subject a defendant to harsh treatment until that person confessed.

Answer 4

James Madison introduced it, so it can be assumed he had a hand in it, but no specific author is given in the history of the amendment.

Answer 5

Thomas Jefferson