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Thus, a person called to testify before Congress can refuse if they believe the government could use the testimony against them in criminal proceedings. To render the protections against self-incrimination ineffective, Congress can provide immunity from criminal prosecution.
Report Abuse. If the parents filed the case, It will probably proceed. There are a lot of things that depend on the outcome of the trial. The girl was 16 years old you said. In most states when someone has sex with a minor, the minor can not be compelled to testify. The minor merely has to sign a statement under oath and this is considered their testimony. Like I said there could be many mitigating circumstances therefore there could be different outcomes. ez91550 Â· 5 years ago.