Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
Contrary to the defendant's contention, the Supreme Court properly disallowed two of his peremptory challenges. The determination of the Supreme Court that the challenges were a pretext for racial discrimination is supported by the record. The explanation of the defense counsel that one prospective juror would be preoccupied with her daughter's upcoming party was contrary to what the juror had stated. Further, the defense counsel...
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