New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Chris Price, Appellant

June 27, 201729 N.Y.3d 472

Summary

The Court held that the People failed to provide a sufficient foundation to authenticate a photograph obtained from an Internet profile, rendering its admission error and warranting reversal of the conviction and a new trial. The majority emphasized the lack of proof that the web page was controlled by the defendant and that the image was a fair and accurate representation.