KUGLER v. HELFANT

No. 74-80.

421 U.S. 117 (1975)

KUGLER, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF NEW JERSEY, ET AL. v. HELFANT.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 28, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David S. Baime, Deputy Attorney General of New Jersey, argued the cause for petitioners in No. 74-80 and respondents in No. 74-277. With him on the briefs were William F. Hyland, Attorney General, and Glenn E. Kushel, Deputy Attorney General.

Marvin D. Perskie argued the cause for petitioner in No. 74-277 and respondent in No. 74-80. With him on the briefs was Patrick T. McGahn, Jr.


MR. JUSTICE STEWART delivered the opinion of the Court.

Edwin H. Helfant brought this action in Federal District Court to enjoin the Attorney General of New Jersey and other New Jersey officials from proceeding with the prosecution of an indictment pending against him in that State.1 His complaint alleged that he had been coerced into testifying before a state grand jury by the concerted action...

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