People v. Freycinet

OPINION OF THE COURT

Smith, J.

In People v Rawlins (10 NY3d 136 [2008]), we considered whether fingerprint comparison reports and the report of a DNA technician were “testimonial” evidence under Crawford v Washington (541 US 36 [2004]). This case raises a similar question about an autopsy report. Analyzing the question in the way Rawlins requires, we conclude that the redacted report at issue here was not testimonial.

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