Assignment sub-heading:
TITLE AND CITATION: Gardner v. Broderick, 88 S. Ct. 1913 (1968)
TYPE OF ACTION:
Robert Gardner filed suit against the State of New York, seeking reinstatement as a New York City patrol officer and demanded back pay. He refused to waive his privilege against self-incrimination.
FACTS OF THE CASE:
In August 1965, Robert Gardner appeared before a grand jury which was investigating alleged bribery activity involving, police corruption in connection with illegal gambling operations. Gardner was advised that the Grand Jury elected to examine him concerning the performance of his required duties. Robert was asked to sign a waiver of immunity and his privilege against self- incrimination was also explained. Robert was
TITLE AND CITATION: Gardner v. Broderick, 88 S. Ct. 1913 (1968)
TYPE OF ACTION:
Robert Gardner filed suit against the State of New York, seeking reinstatement as a New York City patrol officer and demanded back pay. He refused to waive his privilege against self-incrimination.
FACTS OF THE CASE:
In August 1965, Robert Gardner appeared before a grand jury which was investigating alleged bribery activity involving, police corruption in connection with illegal gambling operations. Gardner was advised that the Grand Jury elected to examine him concerning the performance of his required duties. Robert was asked to sign a waiver of immunity and his privilege against self- incrimination was also explained. Robert was