Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
Contrary to the defendant's contention, the trial court properly admitted evidence of a prior altercation between the defendant and the victim, where the defendant chased the victim and struck him in the head with a bat. This evidence was probative of the defendant's motive and intent, provided necessary background information on the nature of their relationship, and placed the charged conduct in context (see People v Dorm...
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