Judgment unanimously reversed, on the law and facts, defendant's motion granted, and matter remitted to Orleans County Court for further proceedings, in accordance with the following memorandum:
Defendant, a farm laborer and former mental patient, was charged with murder for shooting to death his 17-year-old co-worker on September 9, 1979. At his jury trial, defendant raised the defense of insanity (Penal Law, § 30.05). Two psychiatrists, appointed by the court...
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