US EditionBiden’s former doctor requests postponement of his testimony to the House Oversight Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 8 – O'Connor's attorney calls the Republican subpoena approach alarming as the dispute tests medical privacy rights against congressional oversight, with testimony postponed pending resolution.
- Last Saturday, Dr. Kevin O'Connor requested a delay until late July or early August to protect doctor-patient privilege, but the committee rejected the postponement.
- The dispute over questioning scope led O'Connor to request a delay, with his lawyer calling the committee's approach 'unprecedented' and 'alarming' and refusing to accommodate privilege objections.
- In June, Comer issued a subpoena; the committee enforces question-by-question privilege during depositions, while a spokesman accused O'Connor of attempting to 'stonewall'.
- Despite O'Connor's delay request, the committee will proceed under standard rules, with Schertler warning of serious consequences including potential license loss.
- The dispute over Biden's doctor’s testimony tests medical privacy rights against congressional oversight, potentially impacting autopen policy validity if Biden's incapacity is proven.
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Former President Joe Biden’s erstwhile personal physician wants to delay testifying before the House oversight committee as part of the investigation into Biden’s physical and cognitive deterioration while in office.
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