People v Bradford

Holding The appellate court affirmed the convictions and sentences, finding that the trial court properly admitted evidence to establish the time frames of the abuse and did not commit reversible error in limiting cross-examination regarding the victims’ credibility. The court further determined that the sentences were not unduly harsh and the orders of protection were appropriately issued.

The court’s words

the foregoing proof, when viewed in the light most favorable to the People, provides a valid line of reasoning and permissible inferences from which the jury could reach its verdict

2026 NY Slip Op 06359, at the official text

an accused's right to cross-examine witnesses . . . is not absolute

2026 NY Slip Op 06359, at the official text

we do not find the sentences imposed to be unduly harsh or severe

2026 NY Slip Op 06359, at the official text

we discern no abuse of discretion in either the issuance or the duration of those orders given the depravity of his conduct

2026 NY Slip Op 06359, at the official text