People v. Epstein

The defendant moves by order to show cause why the indictment pending against her should not be dismissed upon the ground that she has previously been placed in jeopardy under the same accusation.

It appears that the indictment against the defendant, and her two codefendants, charging extortion and conspiracy, was moved for trial on September 9, 1957 before this court, and, that commencing on that date and continuing through September 18, 1957, trial proof was adduced until the latter date at which time a mistrial was declared by the court.

It is contended by the movant that neither she nor her…