State v. Norman Jackson (A-131/132-10; 067869)

 State v. Norman Jackson (A-131/132-10; 067869)

The trial court properly exercised its discretion when

it denied defendant’s motion for a mistrial because

the prosecutor’s improper comments did not deprive

defendant of a fair trial. Defendant both transported

the victim a “substantial distance” and confined him

for a “substantial period” within the meaning of

N.J.S.A. 2C:13-1(b).

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