Convicted of first degree manslaughter and weapons possession by the Onondaga County Court, Benedict Agostini claimed to have been denied a fair trial because the prosecutors had questioned his wife about her work as an "exotic dancer."
While acknowledging the questions were improper, the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, didn't think that any "substantial prejudice" resulted from the inquiry--particularly in view of the trial judge's instructions to the jury that the testimony be disregarded.
There was no skirting that.
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: People v. Agostini