People v. Newbrough

After a trial by jury, Linda Newbrough was found guilty of sexual assault on a child, § 18-3-405, 8B C.R.S. (1986). She now challenges the judgment of conviction on several grounds. 1 We reverse Newb-rough’s conviction and remand the case for a new trial.

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William and Jeanine D. have two children, A.D. and M.D., who at the time of the alleged assault were ages two and six respectively. During the summer of 1987, Linda Newbrough, the defendant, began babysitting for A.D. and M.D. Newbrough was accused and convicted of sexual assault on a child based on evidence that she stuck her finger into…