In this criminal appeal, we again consider the impact of a prosecutor's improper jury summation on a defendant's right to a fair trial. This Court has consistently and repeatedly held that the State may not knowingly misstate the evidence; personally vouch for the credibility of witnesses; or use inflammatory language designed to appeal to the jurors' passions and prejudices. The prosecutor in this case forces...
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