Judgment reversed, on the law and as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice, and new trial ordered.
On December 11, 1975, shortly before the commencement of the defendant's trial, a hearing was held pursuant to CPL 670.20 to determine whether the complainant's testimony, given at a preliminary hearing in the Criminal Court should be read into evidence at the trial in lieu of her appearing personally as a prosecution witness. John Delgiorno, a detective...
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