Chambliss Refusing to Speak in Imperial Sugar Case

By: Alice Massimi | WSAV-TV
Published: November 15, 2008

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News Three was the first to tell you Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss had been subpoenaed by Savannah Attorney Mark Tate in the case against Imperial Sugar.

Tate, who represents families of the deceased, subpoenaed Chambliss because he believes Chambliss has pertinent information for the case.

In a News Three follow-up, we've gotten word that Chambliss' lawyer is moving to quash the subpoena.

Tate says attorneys for Chambliss claim he has immunity because he's a U.S. Senator.

"Our clients have said to reporters that they have felt like he was trying to influence them and dissuade them from filing lawsuits. That's the kind of activity a U.S. Senator does not enjoy privilege to conduct," explains Tate.

We were unable to reach Senator Chambliss' Office for comment.

We will continue to follow this story and bring you the latest.