Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
The defendant contends that a supplemental instruction on the burden of proof of an alibi defense was required in response to one of the jury's requests for information. We disagree. Pursuant to CPL 310.30, the trial court is required to respond meaningfully to the jury's requests for further information or instructions, but the framing of the response is within the discretion of the court (see, People v Malloy...
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