People v. Griffin

OPINION OF THE COURT

Dillon, P. J.

The principal issue presented on this appeal is whether prostitutes are accomplices of their promoter within the meaning of CPL 60.22 (subd 2). We hold that they are, and that a defendant may not be convicted of promoting prostitution unless the prostitute’s testimony is supported by corroborative evidence “tending to connect the defendant with the commission” of the crime (CPL 60.22, subd 1).

The jury found defendant guilty of three counts of promoting prostitution in violation of subdivision 1 of former section 230.25 of the Penal Law, one count of promoting *181p…