SOSMAN, J.
In the present appeal, we are called on to decide whether the spousal privilege set forth in G. L. c. 233, § 20, Second, applies to a witness summonsed to appear before a grand jury. For the following reasons, we conclude that the privilege does not apply in grand jury proceedings.
1. Background. A Suffolk County grand jury was investigating a homicide that occurred on February 10, 2006. The prime suspect was arrested and ordered held...
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