Impeachment Inquiry Faces Grand Jury Secrecy Hurdles
Washington experts warn the House Judiciary Committee may be unable to obtain most evidence from Leon Jaworski due to grand jury secrecy rules. Rodino’s subcommittee may rely on Jaworski's witnesses while seeking cooperation from the Senate Watergate panel. The issue hinges on whether grand jury material can be disclosed to a congressional impeachment proceeding and how much the judiciary inquiry can compel.
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Witnesses and hush rules in impeachment inquiry debated
A potential witness could reveal information to the impeachment inquiry via the judiciary subcommittee. Prosecutors must decide how to alert the subcommittee without violating rules. Henry Petersen testified to Nixon that he would deliver evidence to the House if it emerged.
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Earl J. Silbert
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Henry E. Petersen
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