HARRIS V. UNITED STATES
382 U.S. 162 (1965)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Harris (D) was summarily found in contempt for refusing to answer
questions before a grand jury. D appealed the affirmation by the Court of Appeals of his
denial of his motion for a hearing and a chance to call witnesses.
FACTS: D was a witness before a grand jury and refused to answer certain questions on the
ground of self-incrimination. D and the grand jury were brought before the District Court
which directed him to answer the questions propounded before the grand jury, stating that D
would receive immunity from prosecution. D refused and was again asked by the judge to
answer and he refused on the ground of privilege. P requested that D be found in contempt of
court 'under Rule 42 (a).' D protested and requested an adjournment and a public hearing
where he would be permitted to call witnesses. That motion was denied. D was adjudged guilty
of criminal contempt, imposing a sentence of one year's imprisonment. The Court of Appeal
affirmed. The Supreme Court granted certiorari.
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