PEOPLE v. FOSSETT


216 A.D.2d 233 (1995)

629 N.Y.S.2d 21

The People of the State of New York, Appellant, v. Gerald Fossett, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

June 29, 1995


Just after defendant's case on murder and arson charges had been sent to a trial part, the prosecutor indicated at a bench conference that his case was weak in light of the background of his core witnesses, who had extensive criminal records, were substance abusers, and had made deals with the prosecution in exchange for their testimony. When the Trial Justice asked the prosecutor why he did not simply dismiss the case, the prosecutor...

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