The court's finding, in which it rejected appellant's justification defense, was based on legally sufficient evidence and was not against the weight of the evidence. There is no basis for disturbing the court's determinations concerning credibility (see People v Gaimari, 176 N.Y. 84, 94). The court properly concluded that appellant's own testimony substantially corroborated the victim's account.
Since the uncalled witness at issue would have provided cumulative...
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