Viewed in context, the prosecutor's summation comment to the effect that the defense had not provided any motive for the undercover officer to falsely incriminate defendant was proper. Defendant's summation included, inter alia, attacks on the officer's credibility, and the prosecutor was entitled to comment on the lack of evidence supporting defendant's arguments (see, People v Gathers,
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