The People of the State of New York v. Charles Culhane and Gerald McGivern

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division’s order, holding that the trial court did not err in its evidentiary rulings, the hearsay exception was correctly applied, and the defendants were not denied a fair trial. Justice Fuchsberg dissented, arguing that the exclusion of relevant evidence warranted reversal and a new trial.