Legal Opinion
In re Grand Jury Subpoena Dated November 14, 1989
District Court, W.D. Pennsylvania
Decided January 8, 1990No. Misc. No. 16107PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
COHILL, Chief Judge.
Presently before the Court is the Government’s Motion to Enforce Grand Jury Subpoena. For the reasons that follow, we will deny the motion.
I. BACKGROUND
A federal grand jury sitting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is investigating a heroin and cocaine distribution ring. In addition to considering violations of the drug laws, the grand jury is also investigating for possible violations of the federal tax laws.
On March 30, 1989, the Government subpoenaed the records of 12 individuals allegedly receiving public assistance from the Pennsylvania Department of…
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