PEOPLE v. COVINGTON


238 A.D.2d 604 (1997)

657 N.Y.S.2d 962

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Cornelius Covington, Appellant

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

April 28, 1997


Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.

During the third round of jury selection in this case, the People made a challenge under Batson v Kentucky (476 U.S. 79), claiming that the defense counsel had established a pattern of challenging and striking people of Hispanic origin from the jury. The defendant does not challenge the court's finding that the People had established a prima facie showing of discrimination, but argues solely...

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