State v. Bennington

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Luckert, J.:

William Bennington appeals his convictions and sentences, raising three issues. First, he argues his right to confront his accuser was violated when the trial court admitted into evidence testimony of a bank employee and a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) regarding statements made to them by the victim, who died before the trial. Bennington also argues his convictions must be reversed because the prosecutor committed misconduct by violating an order in limine and by making improper comments during closing argument. Finally, he argues…