State v. Pittman

BERMAN, J.S.C.

This case presents a unique scenario which New Jersey courts have never addressed. Defendant, Corey Pittman, who was allegedly involved in an altercation with Middlesex County sheriffs officers who will be testifying at his trial, seeks a change of venue. In essence, he argues that he may be deprived of a fair trial since the officers assigned to this court are also Middlesex County sheriffs officers.

*351These are the facts as presented to a Grand Jury on May 19, 1993, with sheriffs officer Fred Parisi1 as the sole witness. On April 3, 1993, at approximately 4:00 a.m., sheriffs…