New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York v. Randolfo Diaz

March 26, 201320 N.Y.3d 569

Summary

The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's order, holding that the trial court erred in excluding Martinez's testimony about the complainant's prior false allegations and that the error was not harmless, while finding the expert testimony on child sexual abuse was properly admitted. The Court also noted a concurring opinion that disagreed with the majority on the admissibility of the expert testimony.