Testimony before grand juries is serious. It generally results in the issuance of felony charges and a warrant authorizing the arrest of the person charged.  Testifying falsely before a grand jury so that an innocent person is indicted and arrested can really ruin the victim’s day.  However, a recent 6^th Circuit Court case eloquently demonstrates that you can’t recover damages for malicious prosecution or for violation of your civil rights under 42 U.S.C. §1983 … Read more