Respondent appeals from two orders upholding the jury verdict, finding that he is "a detained sex offender who suffers from a mental abnormality" requiring civil management (Mental Hygiene Law § 10.03[i]). At trial the State called two experts, Drs. Cox and Kirschner, each opining that respondent suffered from a mental abnormality that predisposes respondent to commit sex offenses. Respondent also called two experts, Drs. Ewing and Scroppo, each opining that respondent...
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