s involving public and political officials charged with corruption. (See, e.g., Cunningham v. Nadjari, 39 N.Y.2d 314 (1976); Nigrone v. Murtagh, 36 N.Y.2d 421 (1975); People v. Mackell, 40 N.Y.2d 59 (1976) Office of Frank S. Hogan, District Attorney, New York County (1967-72) Assistant District Attorney,