The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. William Cook, Appellant

Summary

The Court held that the People failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant promoted his relationships with the child victims for the primary purpose of victimization, so points under risk factor 7 could not be assessed; the lower courts erred, the order was reversed and the case remitted for reconsideration. Justice Garcia dissented, arguing that the evidence did show promotion and that risk factor 7 should apply.