People v. Brophy

By order of the Governor, an Extraordinary Special and Trial Term of the Supreme Court was appointed to be held in Saratoga County for the purpose of inquiry, prosecution and trial in relation to ‘ ‘ gambling, bribery and corruption, public offices and officers, the collection of public revenues, or the administration of justice ’ ’, and as to any violation of law “ by any official, officer, agent or employee of the State, or of the county of Saratoga or of any subdivision thereof or political or civil entity situated therein, or by any person or corporation aiding * * * such official,…