Worthington v. State

GARRARD, Presiding Judge.

John Worthington was subpoenaed by the state to testify against his wife in her trial for second degree murder. On November 29, 1977, the second day of that trial, Worthington’s counsel received a memorandum from the state analyzing the effect a grant of immunity would have on its ability to subsequently file charges against Worth-ington. The memorandum concluded by requesting the court to grant him immunity. Outside the presence of the jury, Worthing-ton’s counsel informed the court that if Worthington were to take the stand he would invoke the privilege against…