Legal Opinion
In Re Grand Jury Proceedings. Appeal of John Doe
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided October 11, 1988No. 88-1604PublishedCited by 34 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SELYA, Circuit Judge.
Appellant, an immunized witness, appeals from the district court’s order of contempt which followed his refusal to testify before a grand jury as directed by the court.
I
A special grand jury for the District of Massachusetts has been investigating illegal gambling, including official protection allegedly rendered by a corrupt Massachusetts State Police Officer. On February 2, 1988, the grand jury returned an indictment against five individuals, including persons whom we will designate as defendant 1, defendant 2, and State Police Officer. The special grand jury has…
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