Rivera v. Prack

Petitioner, an inmate, was served with a written recommendation that he be placed in administrative segregation because he was suspected of being a member of an unauthorized group and “ordered the assault of other inmates.” Following a hearing and ensuing determination that petitioner posed a danger to the safety and security of the facility, the recommendation was sustained. That determination was affirmed upon administrative appeal and this CPLR article 78 proceeding ensued.*

We confirm. Initially, we reject petitioner’s challenge to the sufficiency of the hearing transcript. Despite the…