People v. Yelder

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant *954contends that County Court erred in admitting testimony that, on the day following the assault, the complainant told other witnesses that defendant had beaten her and that she was afraid of him. Because the evidence of guilt is overwhelming and there is no significant probability that defendant otherwise would have been acquitted, any error in admitting that testimony is harmless (see, People v Wheaton, 148 AD2d 931, 932, lv denied 74 NY2d 853).

We reject defendant’s further contention that the court erred in restricting defense counsel’s…