In Re Grand Jury Proceedings. United States of America v. John Doe

The appellant has appealed a district court order holding him in civil contempt for refusing to comply, without just cause, with a court order directing him to testify before a grand jury. 28 U.S.C. § 1826. We affirm.

Appellant was subpoenaed to appear and testify before a grand jury on June 12, 1991. Appellant appeared but invoked his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination and refused to answer questions. The government then applied to the district court for an order requiring appellant to testify and, further, providing appellant with use immunity for such testimony, pursuant…