Legal Opinion
People v. Knight
New York City Magistrates' Court
Decided May 21, 1962PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Walter J. Batee, City Magistrate.
On Saturday, March 3, 1962, at about 5:00 p.m., the defendant joined with many others at Duffy Square, 46th and 47th Streets between Broadway and 7th Avenue, to hold a rally protesting the resumption by the United States of explosions of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere. This demonstration was intended to be a “ silent vigil ” — and publicized as such. Prior notice of this meeting was given to the Police Department.
The department in preparation for the demonstration placed barriers along Duffy Square and detoured 7th Avenue traffic onto Broadway. A large…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Niemotko v. MarylandSupreme Court of the United States · 1951
- Kunz v. New YorkSupreme Court of the United States · 1951
- Feiner v. New YorkSupreme Court of the United States · 1951
- People v. Richter's Jewelers, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1943
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3Cited by10 opinions
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