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Try CasePortal for FreePer curiam, the court of appeals finds that the appellate division improperly dismissed ineffective assistance claims brought after defendant was forced to wear a stun belt at his murder trial. The decision, which had been made by "non-judicial personnel" and without the knowledge of the prosecution or the court, did not constitute procedural error but raised questions as to whether counsel had an explanation for declining to object or whether defendant had consented to wearing the belt. Reversed.
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