Martorano Appeal

Opinion by

Watkins, P. J.,

This appeal involves a citation for contempt against the appellant for his refusal to testify before the 1974 Special Investigating Grand Jury pursuant to a grant of immunity under the Act, November 22, 1968, P. L. 1080, 19 P.S. §640.1 et seq.

On August 16, 1974, Raymond Martorano, the appellant, appeared before the grand jury pursuant to a subpoena. The appellant refused to answer certain questions directed to him, claiming his constitutional right against self-incrimination. He was then excused and directed to appear on September 4, 1974 when he again refused to…