PEOPLE v. KING


137 Misc.2d 1087 (1988)

The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v. Verda King, Defendant. The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v. Gladys Harley, Defendant.

Criminal Court of the City of New York, New York County.

January 4, 1988


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert M. Morgenthau, District Attorney (Margaret Grunmeier and Laverne L. Miller of counsel), for plaintiff. Juris Cederbaums for Verda King, defendant. James H. Tatem for Gladys Harley, defendant.


MAX SAYAH, J.

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