People v. Paes

In People v. Paes, 17 Misc 3d 1120[A], 851 N.Y.S.2d 65, 2007 NY Slip Op 52091[U] (Crim Ct NY County 2007), the defendant mailed letters to the complainant that included bizarre religious rants and references to "Satan," "Madonna, "Jesus" and "Hitler." One letter contained a nude picture of the defendant, and warned "Joe's next," where the complainant was named Joseph. That court noted: "While the communication may not represent an overt and clearly stated threat, it is clear to this court that the inference is sufficient to convey the threat." Id.