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Criminal

Aug. 25, 2005

Secrecy Request Meets Skepticism

SAN FRANCISCO - A San Francisco federal judge indicated Tuesday he is leery of allowing prosecutors to keep their witness list a secret from defense attorneys who are preparing for a gang-related murder trial.

        SAN FRANCISCO - A San Francisco federal judge indicated Tuesday he is leery of allowing prosecutors to keep their witness list a secret from defense attorneys who are preparing for a gang-related murder trial.
        U.S. Attorney Kevin Ryan's office is seeking to keep the identities of witnesses under wraps for as long as possible out of concern that gang members might threaten or kill...

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