People v Then

Holding The appellate court affirmed the defendant’s conviction for second-degree murder, finding the evidence legally sufficient and not against the weight of the evidence. The court rejected the defendant’s evidentiary and procedural claims, determining that any errors were either unpreserved or harmless given the overwhelming evidence of guilt.

The court’s words

The jury had ample basis to conclude that defendant intended to kill the victim

2026 NY Slip Op 05736, at the official text

the evidence did not establish that he was merely present, but actively directing others

2026 NY Slip Op 05736, at the official text

there is no significant probability . . . that the jury would have acquitted the defendant

2026 NY Slip Op 05736, at the official text

the evidence of defendant's guilt was overwhelming and there is no significant probability

2026 NY Slip Op 05736, at the official text