Matabarahona v. the State

Ray, Judge.

After a jury trial, Manuel Matabarahona was convicted of one count of child molestation (OCGA § 16-6-4 (a) (1)). Matabarahona appeals from his conviction and the denial of his amended motion for new trial, contending that the evidence was insufficient to support the jury’s verdict and that he was denied the right to confront the child-victim at trial. He also contends that he had ineffective assistance of counsel. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

1. Matabarahona argues that the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction for child molestation. We disagree.

On appeal…