People v. Ortiz

OPINION OF THE COURT

Gabrielli, J.

Defendant was convicted of three counts of murder in the second degree (Penal Law, § 125.25), one count of robbery in the first degree (Penal Law, § 160.15) and one count of burglary in the first degree (Penal Law, § 140.30). His convictions were affirmed by the Appellate Division, without opinion. On this appeal, defendant seeks reversal of his convictions on the basis of the prosecutor’s actions at the trial, which are claimed to have made him an “unsworn witness” against defendant. As we find no merit in defendant’s argument, there should be an affirmance.

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