People v. Williamson

—Order, Supreme Court, New York County (Joan B. Carey, J.), dated April 27, 1987, adjudging appellant guilty of criminal contempt and ordering her imprisoned for a period of 15 days, is unanimously modified, on the law, the facts and in the exercise of discretion, to provide that punishment be limited to a fine of $250, and otherwise affirmed.

Appellant is a former court reporter who took the minutes of certain proceedings which were necessary for the court to review 11 years later. Directed by the court to transcribe her stenographic notes, appellant refused to do so unless paid an amount…