People v. Sieteski

Judgment unani*927mously affirmed. Memorandum: On February 15, 1989, John Anastasi killed the husband of defendant’s former paramour. Posing as a deliveryman, Anastasi forced his way into the apartment of the victim and stabbed him nine times. When Anastasi was arrested six days later, he told the police that he had been paid by defendant to assault the victim, whom he then killed in self-defense. Both defendant and Anastasi were charged with conspiracy in the second degree, murder in the second degree and burglary in the first degree, among other offenses. Anastasi, who was tried separately and…