ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The man who admitted to stabbing a teen in the neck outside the Burger King in Cohoes is heading to prison. Angel Morales, 30, was sentenced to seven years followed by two years of post-release supervision.
Morales pleaded guilty to assault in November.
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Around 10:40 p.m. on August 4, 2024, Cohoes police responded to Burger King for a reported fight in the parking lot involving a group of people. The fight spread out onto New Cortland Street.
A 16-year-old boy was found with a six-inch stab wound in his neck. Prosecutors said it was centimeters away from hitting major arteries. The boy was taken to Albany Medical Center and received nine stitches.
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According to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office, Morales claimed in his pre-sentence investigation report that he was acting in self-defense. His lawyer argued his actions were “adrenaline-fueled,” and Morales was concerned others involved in the fight had weapons…