 Charles Van Doren (qv) did talk to the grand jury and through his  lawyer, saying he was innocent, and even claimed that, "it is silly  and distressing to think that people dont have more faith in quiz  shows." He offered to appear before the Congressional (House)  Committee (on Interstate and Foreign Commerce), so they subpoenaed  him to do so; in November of 1959 he confessed. He told reporters at  the following press conference that he had been, "living in dread  for almost 3 years."