FARMER, J.
In this appeal from a conviction for aggravated battery, we are primarily concerned with the state's last minute unveiling of an impeachment witness to testify against Defendant on the substantive issue of guilt. The surprise witness was called to contradict the testimony of the state's lead-off witness, another person prosecuted and convicted in connection with the same incident, who was also a cousin of Defendant and reluctant to testify. The previously...
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