Can a witness be held in contempt if he refuses to testify before a grand jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Grand Jury Proceedings, In re, 893 F.2d 1338 (9th Cir. 1989):
1 This court reviews the district court's finding of contempt under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1826 for abuse of discretion. In re Grand Jury Proceedings (Doe v. United States), 801 F.2d 1164, 1167 (9th Cir.1986). A grand jury witness may be held in civil contempt if he refuses without just cause to testify. 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1826.
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