In a decision that's drawing notice throughout the criminal defense bar, the D.C. Circuit has become the first federal appeals court to hold that grand jury witnesses have an unqualified right to review their testimony in ongoing investigations. Defense attorneys say the ruling could induce more witnesses to testify and curb prosecutorial overreaching. But the government argues it will encourage information-sharing among co-defendants and their attorneys, particularly in white-collar and racketeering cases.
August 21, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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In a decision that is drawing notice throughout the criminal defense bar, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently held that grand jury witnesses are entitled to review their testimony in ongoing investigations.
Defense attorneys characterize the ruling as among the most significant grand jury reforms in recent memory, one that could induce more witnesses to testify, eliminate misstatements that lead to perjury charges and curb prosecutorial overreaching.
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