Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
The defendant was tried, inter alia, for the rape of a 15-year-old prostitute. During the trial he made statements indicating that he might commit suicide. The following day, defense counsel moved for a mistrial, stating that the defendant had attempted suicide the previous night and that the defendant, who had been expected to testify in his own defense, was now unwilling to testify. The court denied the motion for a...
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