People v. Srebnik

Defendant moves for a dismissal of the indictment in this case based upon the minutes of the grand jury.

The indictment charges the defendant with the crime of manslaughter in the first degree under section 1050 of the Penal Law, predicated upon an alleged criminal abortion as set forth in the first count, and upon an alleged injury to the deceased as a result of which her death was caused, as alleged in the second count. The “ manner and means ” by which the miscarriage and the assault were committed are unknown to the People.

The defendant, a licensed physician, professionally treated one…