New York Court of Appeals

In the Matter of Daniel Williams, Appellant v. Brian Fischer

February 9, 201218 N.Y.3d 888

Summary

The Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that a confidential informant's testimony can satisfy the substantial‑evidence requirement for a prison disciplinary finding when the hearing officer independently assesses the informant's reliability, and that the officer did not abuse discretion by refusing to call an additional correction‑officer witness.