After he was convicted by a Queens County Supreme Court jury of robbery in the first degree, two counts of robbery in the second degree, and, criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, John Freeman appealed to the Appellate Division, Second Department.
Since robbery in the first degree requires the use, or threatened use, of a "dangerous instrument," and there was no evidence that the stun gun which was carried during the robbery could cause death, or even serious physical injury, the AD2 reversed and dismissed that conviction. In all other respects, however, the outcome was affirmed.
So he wasn't really a Freeman?
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: People v. Freeman