Defendant's severance motion was properly denied. The counts relating to the two incidents were properly joined pursuant to CPL 200.20 (2) (b) based on mutually admissible evidence to demonstrate identity, as well as the intent required for accessorial liability (see e.g. People v Mitchell,
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