People v. Scott

After a jury trial, defendants Raymond Scott and Frank Watson were found guilty on six counts — two of armed robbery, two of attempted murder, and two of aggravated battery. Sentences were imposed on each count, to run concurrently. Defendants filed separate appeals. Three contentions are urged on appeal by each defendant which are similar and consolidated for consideration:(1) The photographic identifications were so highly suggestive and conducive to irreparable mistaken identification as to deny due process of law.(2) There was no independent basis for the in-court identification.(3) The…