Judgment reversed, on the law, and new trial ordered.
Several of the prosecutor's remarks during summation improperly intimated that defendant had the burden of proof. For example, it was improper for the prosecutor to comment on defendant's failure to offer any evidence other than his own testimony that he had not committed the crime. It was also improper to state that defendant's "mere denial" of his commission of the crime was not sufficient to create a reasonable...
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