State v. Zimmerman

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Quinn-Brintnall, C.J.

— Stoney Allen Zimmerman appeals his conviction for first degree child molestation. Zimmerman maintains that the trial court improperly commented on the evidence by instructing the jury that the testimony of the alleged victim need not be corroborated in order to find him guilty. He also maintains that under State v. Jackman, 125 Wn. App. 552, 104 P.3d 686 (2004), review granted, 155 Wn.2d 1007 (2005), his conviction must be reversed because the jury instructions included the victim’s date of birth.

¶2 An instruction stating that a victim’s report of sexual violation…