People v. Weitz

OPINION OF THE COURT

Analisa Torres, J.

Defendant, Michael Weitz, moves, pursuant to CPL 410.90 (1), for an order granting early termination of his 10-year sentence of probation, on the ground that he is rehabilitated.

I held a hearing on May 10, 2012. Rabbi Efraim Salzman testified on defendant’s behalf, as did defendant. Although I find Rabbi Salzman to be a credible witness, I reject his conclusion that defendant’s practice of Orthodox Judaism nearly eliminates the risk that defendant will commit future sexual assaults and obviates the need for ongoing monitoring of defendant by the…