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ROVIARO v. UNITED STATES

No. 58.

353 U.S. 53 (1957)

ROVIARO v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided March 25, 1957.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Maurice J. Walsh argued the cause and filed a brief for petitioner.

James W. Knapp argued the cause for the United States. On the brief were Solicitor General Rankin, Assistant Attorney General Olney, Beatrice Rosenberg and Julia P. Cooper.

MR. JUSTICE BURTON delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case concerns a conviction for violation of the Narcotic Drugs Import and Export Act, as amended.1 The principal issue is whether the United States District Court committed reversible error when it allowed the Government to refuse to disclose the identity of an undercover employee who had taken a material part in bringing about the possession...

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