Legal Opinion
In the Matter of the Grand Jury: In Re Veronica Vigil, Witness-Appellant
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided October 30, 1975No. 75-1631PublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Per curiam
The witness-appellant, Veronica Vigil, seeks review and reversal of an order of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado finding her in civil contempt pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1826(a), based on her refusal to testify before the grand jury. Numerous reasons are advanced in support of her demand for reversal and remand. She contends:
1. That there was unlawful electronic surveillance which justified her refusal to answer questions.
2. That she had sufficient cause to refuse to testify because her husband was the object of the inquiry and she was compelled to testify against…
2Cases cited27 opinions
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3Cited by28 opinions
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