The explanation of respondents that their actions were intended solely to console the former magistrate cannot be believed. Judge Matthews found that although neither respondent in so many words urged the former magistrate to be silent, nonetheless their conduct was calculated to induce him to withhold what he knew. The matter now before us involves alleged efforts by respondents to impede the investigation which ultimately led to the charges against them to which we have just referred. Both respondents were heretofore charged with contempt of the municipal court because of interference with the outstanding summonses to motorists. The investigation related to extensive "fixing" of motor-vehicle tickets. Upon the filing of the report by Judge Matthews, the cause was argued before us.
The matter was referred to Honorable Robert A. The conduct with which they were charged consisted of attempting to impede and obstruct an investigation by the Administrative Director of the Courts of the administration of the Municipal Court of Monroe Township, Middlesex County, by advising and requesting the former magistrate to remain silent and not to tell the truth, so as not to implicate the respondents and others. We issued orders to the respondents Edward Szczepanik and George Danton directing them to show cause why they should not be adjudged guilty of contempt of this court. Toolan argued the cause for respondents (Messrs. Goldberg, Deputy Attorney General, for the orders. IN THE MATTER OF GEORGE DANTON, TAX COLLECTOR OF MONROE TOWNSHIP, MIDDLESEX COUNTY. IN THE MATTER OF EDWARD SZCZEPANIK, MAYOR OF MONROE TOWNSHIP, MIDDLESEX COUNTY.
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