Judgment reversed, on the law, and new trial ordered.
The evidence in the instant record was sufficient to justify the jury's conclusion that defendant's guilt was proven beyond a reasonable doubt. As the District Attorney candidly concedes, however, a new trial is required. In their direct case the People adduced the testimony of a psychiatrist to attest to the complaining witness' capacity to relate facts. This testimony exceeded the limits set forth in People...
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