Defendant's claim that the evidence was insufficient because there was no proof of an assault to establish the element of forcible compulsion (Penal Law § 130.35 [1]) is without merit. "Forcible compulsion" means to compel either by the use of physical force or a threat, express or implied, which places a person in fear of immediate death or physical injury (Penal Law § 130.00 [8]). Viewing the evidence in a light most favorable to the People, we find that a rational...
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