People v. Arac

Defendant’s motion to set aside the verdict based on his post-trial discovery that a prosecution witness had an additional conviction was properly denied. Prior to trial, the People fully complied with Brady v Maryland (373 US 83) and CPL 240.45 (1) (b) by disclosing all available information about the criminal history of this witness, who was a confidential informant. However, based on valid security concerns, the People properly refused to supply the witness’s date of birth prior to trial, while ultimately disclosing that information during trial at the court’s direction. Defendant argues…