Taylor v. State

OPINION OF THE COURT

Alan C. Marin, J.

*932This is the decision following the liability trial of the claim of Don Taylor brought under the Unjust Conviction and Imprisonment Act, which is section 8-b of the Court of Claims Act. Mr. Taylor had been convicted for the murder of Terrance Joyner on a Bronx street in the early hours of August 16, 1987.

The prosecution’s case against Taylor was based on the testimony of Omar Portee, who claimed to be an eyewitness. Taylor was convicted on April 25, 1989 and sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 22V2 years to life. Mr. Portee eventually recanted and said…