State v. Berry

Stephen Douglas Berry appeals his conviction for second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) with a minor. Berry argues the trial court erred in (1) allowing subsequent bad act testimony and (2) failing to suppress expert testimony regarding the victim’s behavior and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. We affirm.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Berry was indicted by the Union County Grand Jury for second-degree CSC with a minor in July 2012. A jury trial was held February 5-8, 2013.

At trial, the victim testified she met Berry at New Life Baptist Church where he served as a youth pastor. In…