IN THE MATTER OF KIMBLE v. FISCHER


56 A.D.3d 879 (2008)

866 N.Y.S.2d 437

In the Matter of JOSEPH KIMBLE, Petitioner, v. BRIAN FISCHER, as Commissioner of Correctional Services, Respondent.

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

November 6, 2008.


During a frisk search, a correction officer observed what appeared to be a balloon in petitioner's mouth and ordered him to spit it out. Petitioner refused, seemingly swallowing the object, and punched the officer in the chest. As a result, petitioner was charged in a misbehavior report with smuggling, disobeying a direct order, violating frisk procedures, engaging in violent conduct and assaulting an employee. Following a tier...

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