New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. John Dioguardi and John J. McNamara
July 8, 19608 N.Y.2d 260
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division’s dismissal of the extortion indictment against Dioguardi and McNamara, holding that the evidence was sufficient to submit the case to a jury and that the defendants’ conduct constituted extortion, not bribery.