In Re Grand Jury Subpoenas

ORDER DENYING MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENAS

WHITE, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

This matter comes before the Court upon consideration of the motion to quash subpoenas filed by Mark Fainaru-Wada (“Fainaru-Wada”) and Lance Williams (“Williams”) (collectively “Movants”). Having considered the parties’ pleadings, the brief filed by Amicus Curiae, 1 relevant legal authority, and having had the benefit of oral argument, the Court HEREBY DENIES the motion to quash. 2

BACKGROUND

This case arises out of a series of articles published in the San Francisco Chronicle (the “Chronicle”), authored by movants Mark…