The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Kenneth Inniss, Appellant

Summary

The Court affirmed the murder conviction, holding that the trial court correctly excluded the complainant's testimony and the cooperation agreement because they were offered solely for collateral impeachment, and that the jury instruction on interested witnesses was sufficient. The Court noted that bias and interest were fully addressed at trial. Justice Smith dissented, arguing that Brady and Rosario material and a specific interested‑witness charge were required.