Legal Opinion
In the Matter of Grand Jury Empanelled October 18, 1979. Appeal of Witness (Malfitano)
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided June 26, 1980No. 80-1627PublishedCited by 50 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
SEITZ, Chief Judge.
Ruth Malfitano appeals from an order of the district court holding her in contempt for refusing to answer questions before a federal grand jury based on a claim of the 'privilege against adverse spousal testimony.
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A grand jury was empanelled in October of 1979 to investigate an alleged attempt by appellant’s husband, Samuel Malfitano, and others to secure a loan from the Teamsters Union Pension Fund. The government believes that there was a conspiracy involving appellant’s husband,'other individuals, and several corporate entities to secure this loan by…
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