Judgment unanimously reversed, on the law, and new trial granted.
Memorandum:
On appeal from a judgment of conviction for rape in the third degree (Penal Law § 130.25 [2]), defendant's primary claim is that the trial court erred in not allowing the defense to establish that the complainant had falsely accused defendant of a similar crime two years earlier. The complainant was asked "Had you in fact prior to October 25, 1982 ever told your father that...
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