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Abner Zwillman — Part 2

141 pages · May 23, 2026 · Broad topic: Organized Crime · Topic: Abner Zwillman · 140 pages OCR'd
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May Quiz | Longie’s | Relative; U.S. Might Seek Shift of Trial to W. Orange The government will ask that the court and jury in the g#yome tax trial o| i+ go to The ent to take testimony from Zwillman’s father-in-law, Eugene’ E. Mendels, 82, unless a deposi-' tion by Mendels is admitted into evidence. Asst. U.S, Atty, Pierre P. Gar-| jven made this statement today to Federal Judge Reynier J.| Wortendyke Jr. He disclosed the government’s intention after] defense counsel objected to the introduction of the deposition, which was taken Jan. 20 by court! ‘order at 50 Beverly Rd. West Oarnge, where Mendels lives with | >the Zwillmans. Both sides conceded that, on| the basis of letters from two physicians, Mendels is too ill to ‘be subjected to an appearance in| court. It was to guard against unable to make a courtroom ap-| |pearance that the court granted] ithe defense the right to question Mendels and the government to cross-examine him. ; Says Prosecution Barred i The defense argued that under the federal code only the defense, ‘and not the government, had the right to take depositions and to use them. - The judge, after hearing pro longed argument, indicated he would read pertinent cases before #eciding the point. Zwillman, a public figure since GBRFEB 231956 ‘the possibility that he would bef GLK © Mr. Tolson —— Mr. Nichols —— Mr. Boardman— Mr. Belmont—— Mr. Macn—— Mr. Moar-—— Mr. Parson! Mr. Rosen. Mr. Tam Mr. Nease-——— Mr, Winterrowd_ Tele. Room._—— Mr. Holloman— Miss Gandy—— NE"#RK EVENING NES Newark, New Jersey Date 2 -f- FZ, Page_/° Edition Wat di . SUBMITTIID BY THE NEWALK FIELD DIVISION 5-174 - A or RECORDED 1B FEE 21 1956 —- ———-
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