In the Matter of John E. Selser, Charged With Criminal Contempt of Court. State of New Jersey, Petitioner-Appellant…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the attorney‑client privilege does not protect John E. Selser from answering grand‑jury questions about his former client Willie Moretti’s bribery scheme because the State presented sufficient prima facie evidence of ongoing criminal conduct, and remanded with instructions that Selser must answer the four questions. Justice Heher dissented, arguing the privilege should remain intact.