CATENA v. SEIDL


68 N.J. 224 (1975)

343 A.2d 744

GERARDO CATENA, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. RICHARD A. SEIDL, SUPERINTENDENT OF YOUTH RECEPTION AND CORRECTION CENTER, YARDVILLE, NEW JERSEY, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided August 19, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Anthony G. Dickson argued the cause for defendant-appellant.

Mr. Robert L. Weinberg, of the District of Columbia bar, argued the cause for plaintiff-respondent (Mr. S.M. Chris Franzblau, of counsel and on the brief. Messrs. Franzblau, Cohen & Falkin, attorneys).


PER CURIAM.

Gerardo Catena, having been found to be in contempt of the State Commission of Investigation (hereinafter S.C.I.), has been confined continuously since March 4, 1970 except for short periods of temporary release for medical treatment and other personal reasons. His confinement has been based on his refusal to answer questions put to him by the S.C.I. concerning organized crime activities, even though he had been granted testimonial immunity pursuant to...

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