People v. Harsit

OPINION OF THE COURT

Kenneth R. Fisher, J.

Defendant is charged with conspiring to kill, and soliciting others to aid in the killing of, Rochester Chief City Court Judge Roy King. The three-count indictment charges conspiracy in the second degree (intent that a class A felony be performed), criminal solicitation in the second degree (intent to engage another person in a class A felony), and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, arising out of defendant’s alleged purchase of a 9mm Luger caliber Smith and Wesson semiautomatic pistol from two government agents, Rochester Police…