Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
Contrary to the defendant's contention, he was not entitled to a missing witness charge. The defendant did not make the requisite prima facie showing that the uncalled witness was knowledgeable about a material issue in the case, that he would be expected to testify favorably to the People, and that he was under their control (see, People v Gonzalez,
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