Is a new trial required when other evidence corroborates a witness's testimony?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Pink, F070488 (Cal. App. 2017):

Salazar, supra, 35 Cal.4th at p. 1050.) A new trial is generally not required when other evidence corroborates the witness's testimony. (People v. Salazar, supra, 35 Cal.4th at p. 1050.)

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