In the Matter of Contempt Proceedings Against Grand Jury Witness James Frederick Weir, Jr. United States of America v. James Frederick Weir, Jr.

OPINION

WALLACE, Circuit Judge:

Weir was cited for civil contempt for failing to answer questions before a grand jury subsequent to a grant of immunity. We affirm.

Weir alleged in his uncontradicted affidavit that he had been captured by Mexican officials in Mexico, had been threatened and tortured and, as a result, had confessed orally and in writing to being involved in a marijuana smuggling scheme. He also alleged that United States officials in Mexico were involved with the Mexican officials in that (1) while he was being interviewed by an agent of the “Federal Bureau of Narcotics,” Mexican…