Judgment reversed, on the law, and new trial ordered. The findings of fact are affirmed.
In our opinion, the conduct and atmosphere of the trial were such that defendant was deprived of a fair trial and the right to have his case fairly and impartially considered by a jury of his peers (see People v. Becker, 210 N.Y. 274, 311; People v. Vega,
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