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The defendant appealed a judgment from the County Court of Otsego County, convicting them of six counts of criminal sexual act in the third degree involving a 16-year-old victim. The appeal challenged the court's Molineux ruling, which allowed evidence of prior uncharged sexual conduct, arguing it was irrelevant and prejudicial. The appellate court found the evidence relevant for providing background on the relationship and contextualizing the victim's delayed reporting. The defendant also argued the verdict was against the weight of the evidence, but the appellate court upheld the jury's credibility findings. Finally, the defendant's arguments regarding sentencing adjournments were not preserved, and the sentence was deemed not harsh or excessive, considering the exploitation of trust.
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The defendant appealed a judgment from the County Court of Otsego County, convicting them of six counts of criminal sexual act in the third degree involving a 16-year-old victim. The appeal challenged the court's Molineux ruling, which allowed evidence of prior uncharged sexual conduct, arguing it was irrelevant and prejudicial. The appellate court found the evidence relevant for providing background on the relationship and contextualizing the victim's delayed reporting. The defendant also argued the verdict was against the weight of the evidence, but the appellate court upheld the jury's credibility findings. Finally, the defendant's arguments regarding sentencing adjournments were not preserved, and the sentence was deemed not harsh or excessive, considering the exploitation of trust.
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