Motion to dismiss the appeal taken by defendant Harden *853granted and appeal dismissed upon the ground that the criminal prosecution has abated by reason of his death (People v Darden, 52 NY2d 1015; People v Mintz, 20 NY2d 753, 770).
Motion to dismiss the appeal taken by defendant Harden *853granted and appeal dismissed upon the ground that the criminal prosecution has abated by reason of his death (People v Darden, 52 NY2d 1015; People v Mintz, 20 NY2d 753, 770).