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United States of America v. Danielle McBreairty
Date: 02-21-2026
Case Number: 21-cr-00068
Judge: Stacey D. Neumann
Court: United States District Court for the District of Maine (Penobscot County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Bangor
Defendant's Attorney: Tyler Smith
Description:
Bangor, Maine, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with criminal contempt.
Danielle McBreairty ("McBreairty") was called by the government to testify in a criminal trial in the United States District Court for the District of Maine. Invoking
her privilege against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution, she refused to do so. The District Court granted her statutory immunity for her testimony, but she continued to refuse to testify.
Danielle McBreairty ("McBreairty") was called by the government to testify in a criminal trial in the United States District Court for the District of Maine. Invoking
her privilege against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution, she refused to do so. The District Court granted her statutory immunity for her testimony, but she continued to refuse to testify.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found in criminal contempt.
Affirmed on appeal.
Affirmed on appeal.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Danielle McBreairty?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found in criminal contempt. Affirmed on appeal.
Which court heard United States of America v. Danielle McBreairty?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Maine (Penobscot County), ME. The presiding judge was Stacey D. Neumann.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Danielle McBreairty?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Bangor. Defendant's attorney: Tyler Smith.
When was United States of America v. Danielle McBreairty decided?
This case was decided on February 21, 2026.