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May Ouiz | Longie’s | Relative US. Might Seek | Shift of Trial to : W. Orange The government will ask ‘that the court and jury in the ¢ me go tS e ant to take testimony from Zwillman’s father-in-law, Eugene E. Mendels, 82, unless a deposi- tion by Mendels is admitted into; evidence. Asst. U.S. Atty. Pierre P. Gar- jven made this statement today to Federal Judge Reynier J. Wortendyke Jr. He disclosed the government’s intention after defense counsel objected to the introduction of the deposition, which was taken Jan. 20 by court order at 50 Beverly Rd. West, Garnge, where Mendels lives with ‘the Zwillmans. Both sides conceded that, on the basis of letters from two ‘physicians, Mendels is too ill to ‘be subjected to an appearance in court, It was to guard against ‘the possibility that he would bef’ {unable to make a courtroom ap [pearance that the court granted] ithe defense the right to question. Mendels and the government to cross-examine him. F Says Prosecution Barred The defense argued that under’ the federal code only the defense, nd not the government, had the right to take depositions and to use them. The judge, after hearing pro- longed argument, indicated he would read pertinent cases before feciding the point. . Zwillman, a public figure since prohibition days, is accused of (Continued Prpe0-e tumn 3) GSFEB 231056 we, Mr. Tolson-———- Mr, Nichols —- Mr. Boardman—. Mr. Belmont—— Mr. Mason ——— Mr. Monr_-——_— Mr. Parson Mr. Rosen Mr. Tam Mr. Nease Mr, Winterrowd Tele. Room-—-—— Mr. Hollomen— Miss Gandy——— NE“*ARK EVENING NEMS Newark, New Jersey Date 2-f- cE Page / Edition _W/ af A , SUBMITTID RY THE NEVAD-K FIELD DIVISION 5.174 — f Re. RECORDED 138. FEE 21 1996