What is the standard of review for a district court's denial of a motion to dismiss an indictment on grounds of prosecutorial misconduct before the grand jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Consoli, 859 F.2d 154 (9th Cir. 1988):
The district court's factual findings, including those regarding the credibility of witnesses, are subject to review under the "clearly erroneous" standard. United States v. Clawson, 831 F.2d 909, 914 (9th Cir.1987). As to the proper standard of review for the district court's denial of appellant's motion to dismiss their indictment on grounds of prosecutorial misconduct before the grand
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