In a shocking move, former Congressman June Kerrigan was arrested on Monday evening at the Fifth Avenue Hotel by Deputy Sheriff Bsssod for contempt of court. The charges stem from Kerrigan’s refusal to attend as a witness in the case of Captain McCulloch before the Police Board. An order was issued by the Supreme Court directing Kerrigan to appear and give his testimony, but the ex-congressman chose to ignore it.
Kerrigan, a man known for his protean proclivities, has a storied past. He was a clerk for the Nicaraguan filibuster, a colonel in the Union army, a commander of the Jacrnel, and a delegate. His name has been a fixture in the public eye for some time, but of late, he has dwelled in comparative obscurity.
Now, however, Kerrigan’s name has once again arisen to the surface, and it’s not for a commendable reason. The Supreme Court, growing tired of Kerrigan’s defiance, issued an attachment under Judge Lawrence’s direction. This led to Kerrigan’s arrest and a summons to appear in Supreme Court Chambers yesterday to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt.
The Taylor Will Case, a contentious and high-profile matter, has been at the center of Kerrigan’s troubles. Government suits against the Clullin Co. have raised the stakes, and Kerrigan’s involvement has become increasingly entangled in the web of controversy. With his arrest, the former congressman faces a stern reckoning for his actions.
As Kerrigan sits in the Supreme Court Chambers, he will have to answer for his contempt. The question on everyone’s mind is: will he be able to extricate himself from this predicament, or will his past finally catch up with him?
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- State: New York
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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