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A WROTTEN RESULT

00433094.jpgJuwanna Wrotten -- a home health aid -- was arrested for assault and two counts of robbery after she allegedly attacked an 83 year old man with a hammer and demanded his money.

After the incident, the victim moved to California, and because his physical condition and advanced age prevented him from travelling back to New York, the Bronx County Supreme Court allowed the senior to testify live via a two-way video hook-up from a California courthouse.

After Wrotten was convicted of assault in the second degree, the Appellate Division, First Department, vacated the outcome -- because the lower court didn't have the authority to accept the televised testimony.

When the case made its way to our state's highest court, the New York State Court of Appeals concluded that televised testimony didn't hinder Wrotten's rights under the United States or New York constitutions, but cautioned against the use of such a format unless there are "exceptional circumstances" -- like those shown in this case.

And that's a wrap.

00286754.gifTo view a copy of the Court of Appeals' decision, please use this link: People v. Wrotten

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