S.P. Enauge is accused of treason. Prosecutor N. Forcer convenes a federal grand jury to investigate. One of the witnesses the government wants to hear is journalist Cam Raman. He is subpoenaed but refuses to appear for fear his sources will think he disclosed their names. Raman is not likely going to have to testify because precedent has held courts must apply the Branzburg test to grand jury proceedings.

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Grand jury proceedings can meet the Branzburg test if the government can "convincingly show a substantial relation between the information sought and a subject of overriding and compelling state interest." Courts have ruled reporters face contempt of court citations for refusing to testify before a grand jury if there is no shield law, and there is no shield law at the federal level.

SP Enauge Is Accused of Treason