PEOPLE v. DARDEN

Motion to dismiss the appeal taken by defendant Darden granted and appeal dismissed upon the ground that the criminal prosecution has abated by reason of his death. (People v McMahon, 47 N.Y.2d 882; People v Prunty, 46 N.Y.2d 1014; People v Mintz, 20 N.Y.2d 753, 770.)