Balistrieri v. United States

Mr. Justice Fortas, with whom Mr. Justice Douglas joins,

dissenting.

Petitioner was adjudged guilty of income tax evasion. Petitioner claims and the Government does not deny the following astounding record of lawless invasion of his rights by government agents:

1. An electronic “bug,” installed by trespass, was maintained in his office for over a year.

2. A “bug” was unlawfully installed and maintained for almost six months in the office of petitioner’s counsel.

3. A “bug” was installed by trespass and maintained in the office-apartment of petitioner’s secretary for some eight months.

4. FBI agents…