People v. Footman

The court properly admitted portions of defendant’s videotaped statement in which defendant made reference to his argument with the victim, his ex-girlfriend, two to three weeks prior to the murder, at which time the police intervened. Even if it is assumed, arguendo, that this fell within the realm of uncharged crimes evidence, this portion of the videotape, in which defendant described the termination of his relationship *567with the victim, was probative of his motive and intent and outweighed any prejudicial effect (see People v Alvino, 71 NY2d 233, 241-242; People v Steinberg, 170 AD2d 50,…