People v. Reome

Jones, J. (dissenting).

Defendant raises the question whether his conviction was obtained in violation of CPL 60.22 (1). Because the evidence presented to corroborate the accomplice’s testimony did not meet the strictures of CPL 60.22 (1), I respectfully dissent.

The rule that requires the corroboration of an accomplice’s testimony is a safeguard that recognizes the questionable reliability of the testimony of an accomplice. It requires independent support of the testimony of a person who admits that he participated in a crime along with his confederates, yet points the finger at another for…