People v. Porter

The facts of this case are ably set *424forth in Judge Riley’s dissenting opinion. On appeal, defendant argues that the trial court’s refusal to allow him to obtain civilian clothes requires reversal of his conviction. We disagree and affirm his conviction.

In Estelle v Williams, 425 US 501; 96 S Ct 1691; 48 L Ed 2d 126 (1976), the United States Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a defendant’s right to a fair trial was violated when he was tried in clothes which were distinctly marked as prison issue. Prior to trial, defendant asked a prison guard for civilian clothes, but his request…