Judgment unanimously affirmed.
Memorandum:
During the trial, a prosecution witness informed the prosecutor that he recognized one of the jurors as being a friend of his mother. The prosecutor immediately informed defense counsel and the Trial Judge, who examined the juror in the presence of counsel. She revealed that she had been friends with the witness's mother 20 years ago, but that she hardly knew the witness, recognizing him because he resembled his father...
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