Defendant's claim of improper summation by the prosecutor is unpreserved and we decline to review it in the interest of justice. Were we to review this claim, we would find that the prosecutor's attacks on defense counsel's summation did not distract the jury's attention from the issues or deprive defendant of a fair trial (see, People v Richards,
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PEOPLE v. RIVERA
278 A.D.2d 133 (2000)
717 N.Y.S.2d 541
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. MANUEL RIVERA, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided December 21, 2000.
Decided December 21, 2000.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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