People v. Liggins

OPINION OF THE COURT

William M. Harrington, J.

On April 13, 2015, following a jury trial, the defendant, Jeffrey Liggins, was convicted of two counts of criminal sexual act in the second degree (Penal Law § 130.45 [1]) and four counts of sexual abuse in the second degree (Penal Law § 130.60 [2]).

On April 26, 2015, the defendant moved to set aside the verdict pursuant to CPL 330.30 (1), alleging that certain comments made by the prosecutor during summation were improper and denied the defendant his right to a fair trial. The People filed their response in opposition to the defendant’s motion on…