IN THE MATTER OF WILLIAMS v. GOORD


28 A.D.3d 897 (2006)

812 N.Y.S.2d 384

In the Matter of CHARLES WILLIAMS, 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.

April 13, 2006.


Petitioner, an inmate, was directed by a correction officer to permit an inspection of his towel after he exited the shower. In response, petitioner head-butted the officer and a physical altercation ensued resulting in petitioner's eventual placement in mechanical restraints. Two plastic bags were recovered from the towel, one containing tobacco and the second containing a green leafy substance that tested positive for marihuana. Petitioner was subsequently charged in three...

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