UNITED STATES v. WELDEN

No. 235.

377 U.S. 95 (1964)

UNITED STATES v. WELDEN.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 20, 1964.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Irwin A. Seibel argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Acting Solicitor General Spritzer, Assistant Attorney General Orrick and Robert B. Hummel.

George H. Lewald argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief were Edward B. Hanify and Alan D. Hakes.


MR. JUSTICE GOLDBERG delivered the opinion of the Court.

This appeal presents the question of whether a person who has testified under subpoena before a congressional committee investigating the operation of the Antitrust Acts has testified in a "proceeding, suit, or prosecution under said Acts" thereby acquiring immunity from prosecution under the Act of February 25, 1903, 32 Stat. 854, 904.1...

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