Joseph Rodriguez was found guilty of murder in the second degree yesterday for brutal beating death of his 2-year-old niece, Asia Medina Perez.
Ulster County District Attorney Holley Carnright himself served as prosecutor in court. His office released a press release announcing the win.
“This was a story that no one should have to hear, images one should have to see,” Carnright’s press release reads.
Nov. 14’s decision ends a long a painful process for Asia’s parents — Cesar Perez and Katy Medina.
Look for more coverage of the verdict in the print edition of the New Paltz Times next week. You can read about the court testimony from last week by clicking here.
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