Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
During his summation the prosecutor urged the jury to acquit the defendant "in the name of the People of the State of New York" if it did not believe the prosecution witnesses. In context, it is apparent that this statement, while perhaps overly dramatic, was intended primarily to impress the jurors with the importance of their function. As such, it was proper (see, People v Galloway,
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