Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit September 11, 1981, 80-5128 (United States v. Michael L. Johnson)

ERVIN, Circuit Judge:

Michael Johnson appeals the order of the district court finding him in contempt of court pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 401(3) for

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failure to abide by a court order requiring him to reimburse the government for his court appointed attorney. We reverse.

I.

In January 1980, Michael Johnson was charged under 18 U.S.C. § 201 with bribery, and trial was set for March 5, 1980.