This case presents an issue of first impression concerning the appropriate jury instructions to be given where the affirmative defense to felony murder, as contained in section 125.25 (3) of the Penal Law, is involved. Specifically, should the jury be charged that a defendant must prove that he lacked knowledge of a codefendant's weapon possession in order to prevail on this affirmative defense.
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