PEOPLE v. RIVERA


149 Misc.2d 212 (1990)

The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v. Eddie Rivera, Defendant.

Supreme Court, Kings County.

December 14, 1990


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kenneth Paul for defendant. Charles J. Hynes, District Attorney (Karen Bitar of counsel), for plaintiff.


ANNE E. FELDMAN, J.

Defendant was convicted by a jury of murder in the second degree. During the course of trial he challenged this court's decision permitting the prosecution to call and question a recalcitrant witness. This opinion reflects the grounds for that decision.

At issue is the refusal of Julio Caraballo to testify at trial. Mr. Caraballo, defendant's uncle, testified before the Grand Jury...

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