WASHINGTON—A federal decide on Friday stated he was inclined to require Sen. Richard Burr’s brother-in-law to testify in an investigation that examines whether or not the 2 males engaged in insider buying and selling.
The brother-in-law, Gerald Fauth, might doubtlessly present testimony to the Securities and Alternate Fee, which requested the courtroom to intervene and order it, U.S. District Decide Andrew L. Carter Jr. stated throughout a listening to. Mr. Fauth’s attorneys have stated their consumer’s unwillingness to adjust to a Might 2020 SEC subpoena stems from severe well being points that could possibly be worsened by hectic conditions.