People v. Bliefnick

Defendant was found guilty of one count of home invasion and two counts of first degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. On appeal, defendant argued that he was denied a fair trial because the trial court incorrectly admitted hearsay statements made by the victim under the forfeiture by wrongdoing doctrine, that a conflict existed between the trial judge and the prosecutor, and that during closing arguments the prosecutor discussed matters that were not in evidence. The appellate court disagreed and affirmed, finding that defendant was not denied a fair trial. (DeARMOND and GRISCHOW, concurring)