Viewed in context, the prosecutor's summation comment that "the question here is which version is more credible and who's telling the truth" did not shift the burden of proof. The prosecutor had expressly reminded the jury of the People's obligation to prove defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Accordingly, there is no reasonable possibility that the jury could have been misled as to the burden of proof. We also find that the prosecutor did not misstate the evidence...
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