Opinion ID: 783516
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Heading: Rebecca DiSorbo's Injuries

Text: 16 Rebecca DiSorbo's injuries were well documented. Lieutenant Kurt Gerfin, a paramedic with the Schenectady Fire Department, examined Rebecca DiSorbo at the holding cell and subsequently transported her to the emergency room at St. Clare's Hospital, where she remained for a few hours. According to Lieutenant Gerfin's report, Rebecca DiSorbo had two large hematomas on her head. In addition, on December 28, 1998, the day after the incident, Dr. Chester Burton conducted a medical examination of Rebecca DiSorbo. Dr. Burton observed bruises throughout Rebecca DiSorbo's upper body. Pressure point bruises discovered on the top of her neck and behind her ear were consistent with the alleged choking incident. In addition, Dr. Burton found bruises of various sizes on Rebecca DiSorbo's head, right forehead, mandible, right shoulder, hands, left elbow, spine, and the area behind her left ear. None of these injuries required surgery nor did any result in permanent scarring or nerve damage.