2. Bob Talbert is a reporter for the Detroit Herald-Tribune. In the course of reporting on a story about fraud in issuing government contracts, Mayor Clagwell of Beyer Park, Michigan reveals to Talbert that he received $10,000 from Crooks Road Construction to steer city road work in its direction. Another construction company, Brightmoor Road Building, has filed a civil suit against Mayor Clagwell, the city of Beyer Park, and Crooks Road construction, asserting fraud in being denied road building contracts with the city. Mayor Clagwell, citing the threat of prosecution, has asserted his 5th Amendment right not to testify. The Plaintiff wishes to call Bob Talbert as a witness to testify about the Mayor’s statements concerning the payment from Crooks Road Construction. Talbert objects, claiming that he cannot be called as a witness under Michigan’s Press Shield law? Can the court compel Talbert to testify? Use Westlaw or Lexis databases to assist you in reaching your answer
