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PEOPLE v. VELEZ

159 Misc.2d 38 (1993)

602 N.Y.S.2d 758

The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v. Israel Velez, Defendant.

Supreme Court, Bronx County.

September 20, 1993

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James Culleton for defendant. Robert T. Johnson, District Attorney of Bronx County (David Shapiro of counsel), for plaintiff.

GERALD SHEINDLIN, J.

The defendant was indicted for murder in the second degree (Penal Law § 125.25 [1]) and other related crimes. During this nonjury trial, the issue of causation of death was presented to this court. The defense alleged that the victim had recovered from the gunshot wound he suffered and actually committed suicide by refusing nourishment and medical treatment. The People argued that...

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