People v. Lovello

After a lengthy trial, defendant was convicted of criminally receiving stolen property and criminally concealing and withholding stolen property. We are of the opinion that the guilt of defendant was clearly and substantially established and there was ample proof, independent of defendant’s confession, to sustain the verdict.

The testimony established that one Joseph Ireland, a jewel thief, filched a valuable diamond brooch from a midtown jewelry shop. The thief, who knew defendant for about two years, met Lovello that evening and delivered the stolen property to him. The next night defendant…