Defendant was charged with two counts of assault and a related charge of possession of a dangerous weapon, as a misdemeanor. The charges arose out of a Riker's Island incident in which defendant, an inmate, allegedly struck a correction officer attempting to restrain him from leaving his cell without authorization. According to the People, defendant struck the officer in the face with a food tray, and then punched him in the chest and shoulder. Count No. 1 of which defendant...
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