Judgment unanimously affirmed.
Memorandum:
On appeal from a judgment convicting him of murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree following a jury trial, defendant argues that the verdict is against the weight of the evidence because he met his burden of establishing the defense of extreme emotional disturbance. We disagree. Whether the defense applies is largely discretionary (see, People v Casassa, ...
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