People v. Mathews
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant appeals from a judgment convicting him following a jury trial of rape in the first degree, two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree and endangering the welfare of a child. We reject defendant’s contention that County Court improperly limited cross-examination of a prosecution witness regarding sexual activity between the complainant, age 10, and individuals other than defendant. That evidence is irrelevant to the issue whether de*955fendant had sexual intercourse with the complainant and is not otherwise admissible under CPL 60.42 (see,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- People v. BleakleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1987
- People v. BoydAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1986
- People v. GagnonNew York Court of Appeals · 1989
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- People v. JohnsonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1985
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