People v. Doe

OPINION OF THE COURT

Donald J. Mark, J.

The defendant was charged with four counts of sexual abuse in the first degree and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, as a result of his allegedly engaging in sexual contact with the 13-year-old daughter of his girlfriend.

The complainant’s mother, who disbelieved her daughter’s allegations and intended to testify for the defendant, provided information concerning the complainant to the defendant. This *535included the fact that the complainant had a history of mental problems and the fact that she had recanted a prior complaint of sexual abuse…