People v. Hudson

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jones, J.

There is in this record, after excising all evidence which depends for its probative worth and relevance on testimony of the accomplices, sufficient independent proof to meet the requirements for corroboration under CPL 60.22 (subd 1).

On June 6, 1977, about 10:00 p.m., defendant entered O’Con-nor’s Grocery Store oh Judson Street in Albany, New York. He had been in the store previously and was known to James O’Connor, the proprietor. After he had been on the premises 5 or 10 minutes defendant asked where the toilet paper was. At the time of his inquiry he was…