State v. P. Rossbach

Summary

The Court affirmed Rossbach’s convictions and sentence after rejecting his challenges to juror impartiality, limits on cross-examination of jailhouse informants, the sufficiency of the felony-murder evidence, and the denial of a new trial based on an allegedly late disclosure. It held that the prospective juror’s clarified responses supported impartiality, the cross-examination restrictions remained constitutionally adequate, and the evidence permitted a rational jury to find Rossbach legally accountable for attempted robbery connected to the killings. The Court also concluded that the disclosed letter was not favorable impeachment evidence and could not have reasonably affected the outcome.