Judgment unanimously affirmed.
Memorandum:
The trial court did not err in refusing to disqualify a prospective juror for cause on the ground that his wife's first cousin was already sworn as a juror (see, CPL 270.20 [1] [b], [c]). The prospective juror stated that he was able to render an impartial verdict based solely upon the evidence adduced at trial (see, CPL 270.20 [1] [b]; People v Blyden,
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