In the Matter of Anne Pilsbury

MAHONEY, Circuit Judge:

Anne Pilsbury appeals from an order of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Mark A. Costantino, Judge, summarily holding her in criminal contempt of court pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 401(1) and (3) (1982) and Fed.R. Crim.P. 42(a), and imposing a one thousand dollar fine. On appeal, Pilsbury contends that her conduct did not constitute contempt, as a matter of law. In the alternative, she argues that the trial court erred in punishing her for contempt summarily. Agreeing with appellant’s alternative contention, we reverse and remand.

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