Is a federal court's decision on a motion to disclose an informant's identity or role in the crime reviewed for abuse of power?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Orduno-Martinez, 933 F.2d 1017 (9th Cir. 1991):

The district court's decision on a motion to disclose an informant's identity or role in the offense is reviewed for an abuse of discretion. United States v. Alexander, 761 F.2d 1294, 1303 (9th Cir.1985).

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