New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Enrique Ortiz, Appellant
October 21, 199790 N.Y.2d 533
Summary
The Court held that the People failed to meet their burden of proving that the on‑site showup identification was not unduly suggestive, requiring suppression of the identification testimony, reversal of the convictions, and a new trial preceded by an independent source hearing.