New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. Joseph Cook
July 7, 197742 N.Y.2d 204
Summary
The Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction, holding that the trial court erred in admitting testimony about an uncharged sexual assault but that the error was harmless in view of the overwhelming evidence of guilt. The majority found the testimony highly prejudicial yet not fatal to the verdict. The dissent argued the error was not harmless and called for reversal and a new trial.