Aponte v. Coughlin

—Determination unanimously annulled on the law and petition granted in accordance with the following Memorandum: On January 7, 1993, three correction officers were assaulted by inmates in the recreational bubble at the Wyoming Correctional Facility. After a Tier III disciplinary hearing, petitioner was found guilty of violating inmate rules against engaging in violent conduct and conduct that disturbs the order of the facility. A third charge was dismissed upon petitioner’s administrative appeal. The evidence relied upon to support the finding of guilt was the written misbehavior report and…