Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
a. A federal grand jury can refuse to return an indictment requested by a United States
Attorney.
b. A grand jury can receive and consider hearsay testimony.
c. A grand jury does not have to honor an evidentiary privilege such as the marital
privilege.
d. Federal grand juries comprise sixteen to twenty-three persons, yet the “12 votes for
indictment” rule applies in every case.
Answer: C
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