Judgment unanimously affirmed.
Memorandum:
During voir dire and after the direct examination of a prosecution witness, defendant moved for a mistrial because a prospective juror spontaneously commented that "he [defendant] use [sic] to beat up a girl". County Court questioned the prospective juror about that statement and her ability to be impartial before deciding whether to grant a mistrial. Following the direct examination of a prosecution witness...
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