Haldeman v. Sirica

ORDER

This matter came on to be heard on the separate petitions for writs of prohibition or mandamus filed by Harry R. Haldeman and Gordon C. Strachan, the memorandum in opposition filed by the United States on behalf of the respondent and the grand jury, and the oral arguments of counsel.

*155This relief by extraordinary writ is sought to prohibit the respondent District Judge from transmitting, as recommended by the grand jury, to the House Judiciary Committee a sealed report and accompanying grand jury evidence. The grand jury has characterized that material as bearing upon the inquiry currently…