(Regina Calcaterra's assistant Heather Green was subpoenaed and will appear before a grand jury on Monday.) (politico.com)
Ortt's indictment came hours after he voluntarily appeared before the grand jury empaneled by Schneiderman to investigate the finances of the Niagara County GOP and former Sen. George Maziarz, who was also indicted. (nydailynews.com)
Unlike most cases, in which it is almost foolhardy to appear before the grand jury when there is a reasonable chance it will be asked to indict the witness, in political cases the need to avoid an indictment is particularly strong. (lawprofessors.typepad.com)