The verdict was based on legally sufficient evidence and was not against the weight of the evidence. The People disproved defendant's justification defense beyond a reasonable doubt. Conflicting versions of the incident were properly considered by the trier of facts and there is no basis upon which to disturb its credibility determinations (see, People v Gaimari, 176 N.Y. 84, 94). The fact that defendant was acquitted of one of the counts of the indictment does not...
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