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People v Duke 2026 NY Slip Op 04873 August 5, 2026 Appellate Division, Second Department Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This decision is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. The People of the State of New York, respondent, v Horace Duke, appellant. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department Decided on August 5, 2026 2023-07470, (Ind. No. 389/22) Lara J. Genovesi