Domingo-Gomez v. People

MARTINEZ, Justice.

The defendant, Victor Domingo-Gomez, appeals his conviction for the use of an explosive or incendiary device, first degree arson, attempted first degree assault, and the possession of an explosive or incendiary device for throwing two Molotov cocktails into the victims’ residence on September 21, 2001. During the State’s closing argument, the prosecution remarked that Domingo-Gomez and defense witnesses lied, testified untruthfully, and made up their stories. The trial *1046court sustained the judge’s own objection to the prosecutor’s use of the word “lied” during the closing…