People v. McKinnon

OPINION OF THE COURT

Smith, J.

We hold that the evidence was insufficient to support defendant’s conviction for first degree assault, because it did not show that the victim of the assault was “seriously” disfigured.

I

The victim was an inspector for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. On the day in question, she went to inspect a summer camp at a Bronx storefront church. When she arrived, the camp was not yet open, but defendant, who lived in the building, let her in and began to chat with her. A few minutes later, defendant put an arm around the victim’s neck and choked…