MATTER OF W.


181 A.D.2d 554 (1992)

In the Matter of Estina W., and Others, Children Alleged to be Abused. Leon H., Appellant; Commissioner of Social Services, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

March 19, 1992


The petition originally filed charged Marie U., the natural mother of all three children, and appellant, the natural father of Elona, with abuse and neglect. A finding of neglect was also made against Marie U., who has not appealed from that order. Appellant's sole contention on appeal is that there was insufficient evidence to corroborate Estina's out-of-court statements alleging that he had sexually abused her. We find that the charge was proven by a preponderance of the...

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