A judge in the Bronx has refused to dismiss forcible touching charges lodged against a deaf man, while acknowledging the extraordinary difficulty the defendant’s attorney has communicating with a client who can’t hear, doesn’t read or write and doesn’t know sign language.
Despite Yenser Sanchez’ disability, Criminal Court Judge John Wilson said there is no basis to dismiss the charges in the interest of justice. But he did order a psychiatric examination to evaluate the defendant’s capacity to stand trial and assist in his defense.
