New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Freddie De Jesus, Appellant
October 18, 197742 N.Y.2d 519
Summary
The Court held that the trial judge's hostile remarks and the prosecutor's improper summation comment deprived the defendant of a fair trial, and that the error was not harmless. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Appellate Division’s affirmation and ordered a new trial.