Legal Opinion
United States v. John M. Poindexter
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided July 8, 1992No. 90-3125PublishedCited by 116 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge D.H. GINSBURG.
Dissenting opinion filed by Chief Judge MIKVA.
D.H. GINSBURG, Circuit Judge:
John M. Poindexter was convicted on five felony counts arising from the part he played, while National Security Advisor, in the so-called “Iran/Contra Affair,” see United States v. North, 910 F.2d 843, 851 (“North I”), modified, 920 F.2d 940 (D.C.Cir.1990) (“North II”). We reverse as to all counts because the Independent Counsel (IC) has not carried his burden of showing that Poindexter’s compelled testimony was not used against him at his trial in violation of…
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