People v. Williams

297 A.D.2d 829, 748 N.Y.2d 64, 748 N.Y.S.2d 64, 2002 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 8954

Opinion

We find no merit to the defendant’s contention that he was deprived of his right to fully cross-examine a prosecution witness. The defendant failed to show that “relevant and important facts bearing on the trustworthiness of crucial testimony” were kept from the jury (cf. People v Ashner, 190 AD2d 238, 247). Accordingly, the Supreme Court providently exercised its discretion in declining to give the defendant the opportunity to recall the witness for further cross-examination. Altman, J.P., Florio, O’Brien and H. Miller, JJ., concur.