Judgment unanimously affirmed.
Memorandum:
Defendant appeals from a judgment of conviction for assault in the second degree (Penal Law § 120.05 [2]). His primary argument on appeal is that he was denied a hearing as to the authenticity of a statement the prosecution claims defendant made after his arrest (see, CPL 60.45, 710.20 [3]).
The purpose of such a hearing is to ensure an objective judicial determination of the voluntariness of a...
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