We reverse in the interest of justice because the prosecutor's ad hominem remarks during summation, directed at defense counsel, so overstepped the bounds of permissible comment that appellant was denied a fair trial.
During summation, a prosecutor may respond to defense counsel's summation, but it is improper to mischaracterize the defense and impugn the defense counsel's integrity. (People v Galloway,
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