Appellant refused to answer questions before a Grand Jury claiming his privilege against self incrimination. He was granted immunity and directed to answer but continued to refuse to do so, arguing, inter alia, that answering certain of these questions might subject him to prosecution by the United States Government. The court found appellant in contempt. At the time appellant was held in contempt, a State witness could be compelled to give
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PEOPLE v. FORNARO
28 A.D.2d 908 (1967)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Salvatore Fornaro, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
July 10, 1967
July 10, 1967
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.
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