Anderson v. State

Ruffin, Presiding Judge.

A jury found James Anderson guilty of rape and kidnapping. Anderson appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in admitting evidence of a similar transaction. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

“An appellate court should not disturb the findings of the trial court on the issue of similarity or connection of similar transaction evidence unless they are clearly erroneous.” Here, the record shows that on August 30, 2001, the victim left a bar named “The Place” in Cobb County at about 11:00 p.m. As she approachedher car, Anderson walked toward her, told her she was…