Monitoring the Grand Jury Proceeding
Grand jurors are bound to secrecy; they cannot discuss testimony outside of the grand jury chambers. Witnesses, however, are not subject to the same constraints; they are free to discuss and disclose their testimony to anyone they choose. Even though this is true, the witnesses are “counseled” not to say anything. Where possible, legal counsel should interview them after their testimony is given to the grand jury. Legal counsel should also compare subpoenas and obtain copies from cooperating third parties of what is produced to the grand jury.
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