The People cannot introduce evidence on rebuttal merely to attack defendant's credibility. However, the People's use of the videotaped interrogation session in this case was entirely proper in light of the fact that defendant himself brought into issue a material fact upon which the videotape was relevant. Where, as here, a witness testifies concerning a fact material to the case, he may be contradicted by extrinsic evidence. (People v Schwartzman,
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PEOPLE v. VALDES
162 A.D.2d 177 (1990)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Rafael Valdes, Also Known as Rafael Valdes Duartes, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
June 12, 1990
June 12, 1990
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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