People v. Rodriguez

The verdict was not against the weight of the evidence. Although the two key witnesses against defendant both had extensive criminal histories and at the time of trial were fac*397ing unresolved criminal charges, the jury was fully informed of all of the relevant facts, including those relating to any plea arrangement, and we see no reason to disturb its determination. A jury’s determination of credibility must be accorded "great deference * * * and should not be disturbed unless manifestly erroneous and so plainly unjustified by the evidence that rejection is required in the interest of justice”…