What is proper de novo review of an indictment for prosecutorial misconduct?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Rockwell Intern. Corp., 924 F.2d 928 (9th Cir. 1991):

This court has held that de novo review is proper where the district court refuses to dismiss an indictment for prosecutorial misconduct. United States v. Spillone, 879 F.2d 514, 520 (9th Cir.1989). This court stated:

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