People v. Strong

Ap*755peal from a judgment of the Supreme Court (Teresi, J.), rendered November 7, 1994 in Albany County, upon a verdict convicting defendant of the crimes of rape in the first degree, robbery in the first degree and robbery in the second degree.

In October 1993, George Giametta and a woman (hereinafter the victim) moved into a home in the Town of Colonie, Albany County. Giametta advised a fellow employee that he was in need of furnishings for the house, and the co-worker indicated that he had a television in which Giametta might be interested. On November 20, 1993, the co-worker arrived at…