State v. Uhre

SALTER, Justice *793 [¶1.] Waylon Uhre was convicted following a jury trial of first-degree rape, multiple counts of sexual contact with a child, and possessing, manufacturing, or distributing child pornography. He appeals, claiming the circuit court violated his right to a public trial when it ordered the partial closure of the courtroom during the minor victim's testimony. Uhre also argues the court erred when it denied his motion to suppress his non-custodial statement to a law enforcement officer. We affirm.

Background

[¶2.] On June 30, 2015, E.B.'s parents left E.B., then four years old, and…