MATTER OF RUSKIN v. DETKEN


32 N.Y.2d 293 (1973)

In the Matter of Robert K. Ruskin, as Commissioner of Investigation of the City of New York, Respondent, v. William Detken et al., Appellants.

Court of Appeals of the State of New York.

Decided May 4, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jay Gold for appellants.

Norman Redlich, Corporation Counsel (Stanley Buchsbaum of counsel), for respondent.

Chief Judge FULD and Judges BURKE, BREITEL, GABRIELLI, JONES and WACHTLER concur.


JASEN, J.

In July, 1970, appellants, who are New York City policemen, were subpoenaed to testify before the Commissioner of Investigation of the City of New York. Each appellant was advised of his right to counsel and his privilege against self incrimination. They were also advised that if they refused to answer any questions relating to the performance of their official...

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