In Re Grand Jury Investigation. Appeal of Patrick R. Diloreto

OPINION OF THE COURT

BECKER, Circuit Judge.

This appeal presents the question whether someone found in civil contempt for failure to testify before a grand jury is entitled to know the commencement and termination dates of that grand jury. The district court denied contemnor’s motion for disclosure of the dates. We will reverse.

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Appellant Patrick DiLoreto was convicted of various drug and income tax violations and sentenced to twenty years imprisonment.1 Although his conviction was vacated and remanded on direct appeal, United States v. DiLoreto, 888 F.2d 996 (3d Cir.1989), appellant remains in…