The People of the State of New York, Respondent-Appellant v. Ravie Hafeez, Appellant-Respondent

Summary

The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's reversal of the depraved indifference murder conviction, reinstated the fourth‑degree conspiracy conviction, and affirmed the tampering with physical evidence conviction. It held that the evidence was insufficient to support a depraved indifference murder finding, but sufficient for conspiracy and tampering. Justice Read dissented in part, arguing the murder conviction should be reinstated, while Justice Rosenblatt concurred with the majority's conclusions. The case is remanded for the Appellate Division to consider the conspiracy issue.