The court properly exercised its discretion in denying defendant Ortiz's motion for severance. Initially, we note that Ortiz should have made a timely written motion, setting forth in detail what was allegedly inconsistent about the defenses of himself and defendant Golden (see CPL 255.10 [1] [g]; 255.20 [1], [3]; People v Roman,
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