Wayne County Prosecutor v. Wayne County Circuit Judge

The people seek an order of superintending control to review orders of August 17, 1970, and August 21, 1970, admitting one Louis Spalter to bail in Wayne County Circuit Court Misc. No. 96029, entitled “In the Matter of the Witness, Louis Spalter.” Mr. Spalter, a resident of St. Petersburg, Florida, was found to be in contempt of court for his refusal to answer questions before the Wayne County Citizens Grand Jury after being served with a valid order granting him immunity. He was sentenced, on both occasions, to serve six months imprisonment in the Detroit House of Correction, or until he…