Those charges were dismissed in October 1930 when the government's main witness refused to testify.

McGhee was not tried for her murder after so many witnesses refused to testify against him.

One witness to the killing refused to come to court at all.

Law enforcement officials say another witness, a 37-year-old neighborhood woman, refused to come to court at all this week.

He said there was insufficient evidence to warrant the more serious charges because a key witness had refused to testify.

Jackson County prosecutors complained that the witnesses refused to cooperate.

If the witness still refuses, he is found in civil contempt and jailed.

In many cases witnesses have refused to testify citing fears for their safety as the main reason.

No hearing was held, however, because a key witness refused to testify.

Mr. Fox said it was not yet clear what action the committee would take if any witness refuses to show for other reasons.