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The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a district court order holding John Doe in civil contempt for refusing to comply with a court order to testify before a grand jury. The district court found that Doe had a genuine fear for his safety but determined there was a realistic possibility that continued incarceration could coerce Doe to change his mind and testify, given his family ties. The appeals court deferred to the district court

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