The court properly exercised its discretion in admitting limited evidence that defendant and his companion made various offensive remarks immediately preceding the incident. This evidence was highly relevant as background information which explained the sequence of events that led directly to the assault (see, People v Kellogg,
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PEOPLE v. WILSON
283 A.D.2d 378 (2001)
724 N.Y.S.2d 865
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. RYAN WILSON, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided May 31, 2001.
Decided May 31, 2001.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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