People v. Copney

OPINION OF THE COURT

Matthew J. D’Emic, J.

In this domestic violence prosecution, defendant was indicted for various crimes against his former paramour. As a result of a violation of his right to testify before the grand jury (CPL 190.50), the indictment was dismissed and the People were granted leave to re-present. In seeking to re-present their case, the People were stymied by the refusal of the complainant to give testimony before another grand jury.

Findings of Fact

The People claim that the complainant’s change of heart is the result of the defendant’s numerous telephone calls to her from…