MATTER OF CORNWALL v. GOORD


289 A.D.2d 619 (2001)

733 N.Y.S.2d 317

In the Matter of SHAWN CORNWALL, Petitioner, v. GLENN S. GOORD, as Commissioner of Correctional Services, Respondent.

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

Decided December 6, 2001.


Petitioner challenges a determination finding him guilty of violating the prison disciplinary rule that prohibits possession of a weapon. We find that the misbehavior report relating that during a random pat frisk a razor-type weapon was found secreted in the zipper area of petitioner's pants, combined with corroborating hearing testimony, provide substantial evidence to support the determination of petitioner's guilt (see, Matter of Foster v Coughlin,

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