PEOPLE v. KNIGHT


35 Misc.2d 216 (1962)

The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v. Arthur Knight, Defendant.

City Magistrates' Court of New York, Borough of Manhattan.

May 21, 1962


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John J. Maguire for plaintiff. Kunstler & Kunstler (William M. Kunstler of counsel), for defendant. Rowland Watts for American Civil Liberties Union.


WALTER J. BAYER, City Magistrate.

On Saturday, March 3, 1962, at about 5:00 P.M., the defendant joined with many others at Duffy Square, 46th and 47th Streets between Broadway and 7th Avenue, to hold a rally protesting the resumption by the United States of explosions of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere. This demonstration was intended to be a "silent vigil" — and publicized as such. Prior notice of this meeting was given to the Police Department...

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