The verdict was based on legally sufficient evidence and was not against the weight of the evidence. Issues of credibility, including the weight to be given the backgrounds of the People's witnesses, their prior inconsistent statements, and any benefits they received for their testimony, were properly considered by the jury and there is no basis upon which to disturb its determinations (see People v Gaimari, 176 N.Y. 84, 94). There was abundant evidence of guilt provided...
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