Marinelli v. State

Claimant’s intestate, it is alleged, was killed by an officer of the Staté Police on July 27, 1971 during a pursuit. It is further alleged that there were no witnesses to the occurrence other than the participants.

An investigation of the occurrence was conducted by the Division of State Police and by the District Attorney of Columbia County and the Grand Jury of Columbia County. The police officer involved appeared before the Grand Jury. No indictment issued and the investigation terminated.

On June 6,1972, the court denied without prejudice, claimant’s motion to examine the minutes of the…