The verdict was not against the weight of the evidence. Issues of identification and credibility were properly considered by the trier of facts and there is no basis upon which to disturb its determinations.
The court properly exercised its discretion in denying defendant's mistrial motion made after a prosecution witness had blurted out a reference to an uncharged crime. The court's curative instruction was sufficient to prevent prejudice (see, People v Santiago...
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