Appellate Division, Fourth Department · October 9, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05874
People v Thompson
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05874
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Holding The court reversed the judgment and dismissed the indictment because the prosecutor improperly presented a videotaped interview of a special witness to the grand jury without adhering to the requirements of CPL 190.32. This procedural error impaired the integrity of the grand jury proceeding, necessitating a dismissal without prejudice to allow the People to re-present charges to another grand jury.
The court’s words
the prosecutor improperly presented to the grand jury a videotaped interview of the approximately 17-year-old victim
2026 NY Slip Op 05874, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Fourth Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 9, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05874 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 10, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05874 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 1102 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Thompson, 2026 NY Slip Op 05874 (Appellate Division, Fourth Department, October 9, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05874/
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