USCA4 Appeal: 19-1287

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FILED: April 22, 2019
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
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No. 19-1287
(1:19-dm-0000-CMH)
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In re: GRAND JURY SUBPOENA
-----------------------------UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Plaintiff-Appellee
v.
CHELSEA MANNING
Defendant-Appellant

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ORDER
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Chelsea Manning appeals the district court’s order finding her in civil
contempt for failure to testify before the grand jury and committing her to the
custody of the Attorney General until such time as she purged herself of the contempt
or for the life of the grand jury.

 USCA4 Appeal: 19-1287

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Appellant Manning argues on appeal that the district court improperly denied
her motion concerning electronic surveillance, failed to properly address the issue
of grand jury abuse, and improperly sealed the courtroom during substantial portions
of the hearing. Upon consideration of the memorandum briefs filed on appeal and
the record of proceedings in the district court, the court finds no error in the district
court’s rulings and affirms its finding of civil contempt. The court also denies
appellant’s motion for release on bail.
Entered at the direction of Senior Judge Duncan with the concurrence of Judge
Niemeyer and Judge King.
For the Court
/s/ Patricia S. Connor, Clerk