People v. Brown

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: On appeal from his conviction of murder in the second degree, defendant’s primary contention is that the court erred in denying his motion to sever his prosecution from that of his codefendant, Carlton Lewis (see, People v Lewis, 182 AD2d 1093). Defendant argues that the court’s refusal to grant severance violated his Bruton rights (see, Bruton v United States, 391 US 123), and that redaction of Lewis’ statement was insufficient to prevent prejudice to him. We conclude that defendant was not prejudiced by the court’s denial of severance. From the…