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UNITED STATES v. WONG

No. 74-635.

431 U.S. 174 (1977)

UNITED STATES v. WONG.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 23, 1977.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William F. Sheehan III argued the cause for the United States. On the brief were Solicitor General Bork, Assistant Attorney General Thornburgh, and Deputy Solicitor General Frey.

Allan Brotsky argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

MR. CHIEF JUSTICE BURGER delivered the opinion of the Court.

We granted certiorari to decide whether a witness who, while under investigation for possible criminal activity, is called to testify before a grand jury and who is later indicted for perjury committed before the grand jury, is entitled to have the false testimony suppressed on the ground that no effective warning of the Fifth Amendment privilege to remain silent...

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