The order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed.
The question on this appeal is whether the evidence was sufficient to support defendant's conviction on arson and felony murder charges stemming from a December 4, 1980 hotel fire in which 26 people lost their lives. The trial court set aside the jury's verdict of guilt and the Appellate Division unanimously affirmed.
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