The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Blaine P. Bryce, Appellant

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division’s denial of a hearing on the defendant’s Brady claim and remanded for a hearing to determine whether the prosecutor misrepresented preservation of exculpatory skull and brain tissue evidence, whether that evidence is Brady material, and if a new trial is warranted. The Court held that the defendant is entitled to a hearing on these issues under due process and New York Brady law.