The verdict was not against the weight of the evidence. Proof that defendant, aided by another actually present, forcibly tore the complainant's pocket out of his pants to reach the complainant's money, as well as defendant's continued use of force to retain the money, overwhelmingly established defendant's guilt of robbery in the second degree (Penal Law § 160.10 [1]).
The trial court appropriately exercised its discretion in ruling, pursuant to CPL 270.35,...
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