People v. Carlson

On March 13, 1994, the complainant in this rape case, M.O., a 30-year-old teacher, went to watch the South Side Irish Parade with her sisters Aileen and Fiona, and her cousin Noelle. Because it was cold and rainy, they left the parade and went to Ken’s Guest House, a nearby tavern. M.O. consumed 1 soda and U/s beers. Around 3:30 p.m. they left Ken’s and waited in line to go into Keegan’s Pub.

Michael Callahan, who was married to a cousin of M.O., was working Keegan’s door that day. He testified that prior to M.O.’s arrival, he noticed 25-year-old Eric Carlson (defendant), who was drinking…