United States v. Henry Gerald Squartino

In this appeal, the government seeks reversal of the district court’s dismissal of an indictment charging criminal contempt on the ground that the matter was not properly referred to the United States Attorney. We reverse.

FACTS

The government subpoenaed Henry Gerald Squartino, the appellant, to appear and testify before a grand jury. On November 8, 1983, Squartino appeared before the grand jury, but refused to testify, despite having been granted immunity under 18 U.S.C.A. § 6003 (West 1985).

On November 22, 1983, Squartino appeared before the grand jury a second time and again refused to…