People v. Hart
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
On the instant appeal, the defendant argues, inter alia, that his guilt was not proven since the victim’s eyewitness testimony concerning the alleged robbery on January 14, 1983, was rebutted by the testimony of several alibi witnesses. We disagree. Whether the alibi witnesses’ testimony was sufficient to overcome the identification testimony of the victim is a question primarily for the jury to resolve (see, People v Gaimari, 176 NY 84, 94; People v Herriot, 110 AD2d 851). Its determination should be accorded great weight on appeal and should not be disturbed unless clearly unsupported by…
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