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UNITED STATES v. WASHINGTON

No. 74-1106.

431 U.S. 181 (1977)

UNITED STATES v. WASHINGTON.

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. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Bork, Assistant Attorney General Thornburgh, Deputy Solicitor General Frey, and Sidney M. Glazer.

Frederick H. Weisberg argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Robert M. Weinberg and Mervin N. Cherrin.

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

The question presented in this case is whether testimony given by a grand jury witness suspected of wrongdoing may be used against him in a later prosecution for a substantive criminal offense when the witness was not informed in advance of his testimony that he was a potential defendant in danger of indictment.1

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