People v. Horace

—Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant was convicted upon a jury verdict of rape in the first degree (Penal Law § 130.35 [2]) and sexual abuse in the first degree (Penal Law § 130.65 [2]). Contrary to defendant’s contentions, the conviction is supported by legally sufficient evidence and the verdict is not against the weight of the evidence (see, People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495).

Defendant further contends that Supreme Court erred in denying his challenges for cause to five prospective jurors. We disagree. Defendant contends that his challenge for cause to one prospective…