In the Matter of John Dickinson, a Potential Witness Before the Grand Jury. John Dickinson v. United States

PIERCE, Circuit Judge:

John Dickinson (“Dickinson”) appeals from an order of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Nickerson, Judge), dated December 28, 1984, denying his motion to terminate an order holding him in civil contempt for refusing to testify before a grand jury, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1826 (1982), removing the direction for his commitment to custody, and imposing on him a daily fine of $1,500 until he agrees to testify, the term of the grand jury expires, or the grand jury determines it no longer requires his testimony.

Dickinson argues on appeal…