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No. 210 SSM 20 The People &c., Respondent, v. Ricardo Ricketts, Appellant.

Submitted by Denise A. Corsi, for appellant. Submitted by Michael Brenner, for respondent.

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On review of submissions pursuant to section 500.11 of the Rules (22 NYCRR 500.11), order affirmed. Defendant's sole argument, concerning whether the trial court followed the proper procedure for permitting witnesses to testify anonymously, is unpreserved for our review. Chief Judge DiFiore and Judges Pigott, Rivera, Abdus-Salaam, Stein, Fahey and Garcia concur.

Decided September 8, 2016