GROSS, Judge.
Petitioner Lisa Costello challenges her continued detention under an order of civil contempt.
Costello was originally subpoenaed to appear for questioning by the state attorney who was investigating the disappearance of a New Jersey businessman, Frank Black. Costello appeared, but refused to answer questions, asserting her Fifth Amendment privilege against compulsory self-incrimination. The prosecutor moved that she be held in civil contempt...
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