On March 23, 2007, she took an indefinite leave of absence. On March 26, 2007, Goodling cancelled her upcoming appearance at a Congressional hearing, citing her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
She took an indefinite leave of absence on March 23, 2007. On March 26, 2007, Goodling did not attend her planned appearance at a Congressional hearing because she invoked her constitutional right against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment.