Stewart v. State

The appellant, Jerrold Stewart, appeals his conviction and sentence for one count of sexual battery on a person 12 years of age or older but less than 18 years of age (A.S.) while in a position of familial authority contrary to section 794.011(8)(b), Fla. Stat. (2010). On appeal, he argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion for new trial following inflammatory prose-cutorial comments during closing. He also argues that the trial court erred in allowing the State to present irrelevant, prejudicial “bad acts” evidence. We disagree and affirm.

Prior to the appellant’s trial for…