People v. Tenaglia

The defendant Healey (hereafter sometimes referred to as the defendant) applies “ for an order dismissing the indictment herein upon the ground that the defendant was compelled to be a witness and testify against himself before the grand jury which found the said indictment ”.

He and three others stand indicted (in a nine-count indictment) for committing the crimes of conspiracy as a felony, extortion (seven counts), and attempted extortion.

The basic facts giving rise to the defendant’s contention that he is immune from prosecution are not in dispute, but for the purpose of discussing the law…