On appeal defendant, convicted of the crime of rape in the first degree (Penal Law, § 130.35), raises several issues, only two of which cause us any concern. Defendant cites as error the trial court's charge on "consciousness of guilt" and, as further ground for reversal, certain prejudicial remarks by the prosecutor in his summation.
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