State v. Molen, 21941 (11-26-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Gary Molen appeals from his conviction and sentence on two counts of rape of a child under age thirteen in violation of R.C. 2907.02(A)(1)(b).

{¶ 2} Molen advances eight assignments of error on appeal. First, he contends the trial court committed plain error by conducting a deficient pre-trial competence examination of the victim. Second, he claims his rape convictions are against the manifest weight of the evidence because the victim's testimony was fraught with inconsistencies and fantastic allegations. Third, he asserts that the trial court committed plain error by allowing the…