Judgment reversed, on the law, and new trial ordered.
The findings of fact below have not been considered. In his summation the prosecutor stated: "I can vouch for the truthfulness and integrity of four New York City policemen and one civilian chemist. * * * Now, I not only can, I do vouch for their truthfulness." He thus made himself an unsworn witness supporting his case by his own veracity and position. Further in his summation the Assistant District Attorney remarked...
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