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In the Matter of CHAUN VALENTINE, Petitioner, v. GLENN S. GOORD, as Commissioner of Correctional Ser

Petitioner commenced this CPLR article 78 proceeding challenging a tier III disciplinary determination finding him guilty of violating the prison disciplinary rules that prohibit disobeying a direct order, making threats and interference with an employee. The misbehavior report relates that, upon completion of the testimony portion of a tier II disciplinary hearing, petitioner refused the Hearing Officer's orders to exit the room. Instead, petitioner "squared off" in front of the Hearing Officer and, pointing his finger, made a threatening remark. Petitioner's conduct caused a delay in the completion of the tier II hearing. The misbehavior report, together with the corroborating testimony of its author, provide substantial evidence to support the determination of guilt ( see Matter of Goncalves v. Donnelly, 9 AD3d 721; Matter of Lynch v. Goord, 285 AD2d 878, 879). Petitioner's contention that the misbehavior report was issued in retaliation for objections made at the tier II hearing created a credibility issue for the tier III Hearing Officer to resolve ( see Matter of Rizzuto v. Sullivan, 295 AD2d 780, 781; Matter of Perkins v. Goord, 290 AD2d 700, 701). Petitioner's remaining contention has not been preserved for our review.

Adjudged that the determination is confirmed, without costs, and petition dismissed.

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IN THE MATTER OF VALENTINE v. GOORD
(May 12, 2005)