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Penn Yan lawyer acquitted of rape charges after week - long trial in Yates County

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A Penn Yan-based lawyer was acquitted of rape charges after a week-long jury trial in Yates County. The defendant faced serious felony charges including first-degree rape and third-degree rape, involving allegations of forcible compulsion and lack of consent. The jury found the defendant not guilty following brief deliberations.

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  • Rape charges
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  • Felony acquittal

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Filing April 15, 2026

Penn Yan lawyer acquitted of rape charges after week - long trial in Yates County

A Penn Yan lawyer who was accused of rape was found not guilty after a week-long trial in Yates County. The jury quickly decided there was not enough evidence to convict him on the serious charges of first- and third-degree rape. This means the lawyer has been legally cleared of all accusations.

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