People v. Brown

Respondent was convicted of rape. The offense, if commited, was done while respondent had the young girl, who was the subject of it, apart in her chamber for the purpose of examination and treatment for some female difficulty. According to her story, he used locally some articles which, it is supposed and testified, might prevent some significant appearances and consequences, which would otherwise have been likely to become manifest. Her account, if true, made out a clear and aggravated case. He, in his sworn statements, denied any sexual intercourse of any kind. There was nothing in the case…