Von Kronenberger v. California

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• stating that section 1503 proscribes “the directing of threats against witnesses or otherwise impeding the administration of justice”
• silencing of witness procured through threats of violence waives right to confront witness
• grand jury testimony admissible at trial because made under oath, never recanted, based on first-hand knowledge, and best evidence available
• in drug prosecution, silencing of witness through threats of violence waived right to confront witness
• defendant’s right to confrontation would preclude introduction of the witness’ prior statements, except for the fact that defendant himself procured the witness’ refusal to testify at trial
• defendant's right to confrontation would preclude introduction of the witness' prior statements, except for the fact that defendant himself procured the witness' refusal to testify at trial

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