Who may disclose grand jury information under the specified exceptions?

• A. Grand jurors
• B. Witnesses
• C. The general public
• D. Judges and AUSA

Answer: (D)

Grand jury information is kept secret, but there are limited official channels that can disclose it. The people who may reveal grand jury material under the allowed exceptions are those who oversee and prosecute the proceedings: the judge who oversees the grand jury and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA). The judge can disclose information as part of judicial proceedings or when ordered, and the AUSA can disclose information in connection with pursuing or presenting the case, to appropriate government personnel or as authorized by court procedures. Grand jurors, witnesses, and the general public do not have the authority to disclose grand jury material under these exceptions, since they are bound by secrecy and lack the authority to release it.