It is hereby ordered that the judgment so appealed from is reversed on the law and a new trial is granted.
Memorandum: Defendant appeals from a judgment convicting him upon a jury verdict of kidnapping in the first degree (Penal Law § 135.25[2][a]). Defendant met an underage girl (victim) while living in Florida. Defendant helped the victim's family move to New York, began pursuing a romantic relationship with her, and remained in New York. The record reflects...
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