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Questions Arise Over Grand Jury Indictment Process

11/21/2025

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Nachmanoff argued that the government's indictment process may not have been presented to the grand jury.
He cited Gaither v. United States (1969), which challenges the notion that procedural irregularities are mere clerical errors.
Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick identified 11 instances warranting the release of grand jury materials.
The findings raise questions about the grand jury's vote on the charges and the potential consequences.

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Story summary

Nachmanoff argued that the government's indictment process may not have been presented to the grand jury.
He cited Gaither v. United States (1969), which challenges the notion that procedural irregularities are mere clerical errors.
Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick identified 11 instances warranting the release of grand jury materials.
The findings raise questions about the grand jury's vote on the charges and the potential consequences.