Judgment unanimously affirmed.
Memorandum:
County Court properly denied defendant's request for a missing witness charge. Although it was evident from the prosecutor's voir dire and opening statement that the victim would not testify, defendant did not request a missing witness charge until both sides had rested. Defendant's request was, therefore, untimely (see, People v Gonzalez,
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