Krouth v. New York State Board of Parole

Determination *1013unanimously confirmed and petition dismissed. Memorandum: In this transferred CPLR article 78 proceeding, petitioner challenges a determination by respondent that petitioner, a convicted rapist, violated the terms and conditions of his parole by subjecting a five-year-old child to sexual contact. Respondent directed that petitioner be returned to custody until the maximum expiration date of his sentence.

Contrary to petitioner’s contention, the hearing evidence, including petitioner’s inculpatory statements to police and to his parole officer, overwhelmingly supports the parole…