According to The Post, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has offered a plea deal to a man who was caught on camera attacking a homeless person with a baseball bat on a city street. Despite the severity of the attack, the man will not be facing jail time if he agrees to the deal. The incident, which was captured on video, left many people outraged and concerned for the safety of vulnerable individuals in the city.
During a court hearing at Manhattan Supreme Court on Thursday, Assistant District Attorney Heather Manley informed the judge that despite rigorous attempts, they were unable to locate the victim. The transcript of the hearing revealed this information.
According to her, Azizi, who is 36 years old, did not have any criminal record before this incident. She also mentioned that he is willing to take accountability for his actions and was going through a difficult time due to the loss of a family member during the attack.
As a condition of his agreement, Azizi has admitted to committing second and third-degree assault and has been ordered to complete a 15-month treatment program before his sentencing.
Once he completes the program at the Center for Justice Innovation, which includes both individual and group therapy sessions, he will only be sentenced to a year of conditional release on the lesser charge.
Once the defendant agrees to the plea deal, the more severe second-degree assault charge will be dropped.
In the event that he is unable to avoid any further legal complications and does not complete the program successfully, he would be held accountable for his guilty plea and subjected to a prison sentence ranging from a minimum of three-and-a-half years to a maximum of seven.
During the plea hearing held on September 14, Justice Ellen Biben of Manhattan Supreme Court made sure to emphasize to Azizi the gravity of the agreement he had entered into.
As Biben spoke to Mr. Azizi, he emphasized the gravity of the situation. “You have taken a plea, and with that comes a great responsibility,” Biben explained.
The judge emphasized the gravity of the situation, warning that failure to comply with the mandate could result in severe consequences such as lengthy prison sentences, particularly if it leads to new arrests or absconding.
It was stressed that it is crucial to adhere to all the requirements of the mandate to avoid such serious outcomes.
According to sources in law enforcement, there was a disagreement between the two individuals before the incident occurred.
During the recent hearing, Manley, who is the ADA, mentioned that Azizi was going through a tough time as he had just lost a loved one. This emotional turmoil had an impact on his behavior and actions.
According to Manley, despite their best efforts, investigators were unable to locate the victim by searching through homeless shelters and previous addresses, and even speaking to the victim’s family yielded no results.
On Friday, Douglas Cohen, who speaks for DA Alvin Bragg, mentioned that they conduct a thorough evaluation before deciding if mandating treatment or programming would be in the public’s best interest for safety.
According to the statement, Mr. Azizi, who does not have any past criminal record, has been instructed to engage in treatment services under the court’s supervision to ensure that he takes responsibility for his actions.
According to Jason Goldman, Azizi’s lawyer, “The Judge agreed that a misdemeanor, non-jail resolution was just here due to Mr. Azizi’s exemplary behavior and character. Mr. Azizi has a bright future.” It seems that Azizi’s good conduct played a significant role in the outcome of the case. This decision is undoubtedly a relief for Azizi and his loved ones, and it opens up many possibilities for his future endeavors.
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