The trial court dismissed indictments against these defendants because of defective Grand Jury proceedings (CPL 210.20, subd 1, par [c]; 210.35, subd 5). At issue were the qualifications and conduct of the Grand Jury stenographer, admittedly a well-qualified and experienced legal secretary, who performed her official duties on a part-time basis under the direction of the District Attorney. Her experience in taking witnesses' testimony, however, was somewhat limited and, at...
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