State v. Shrum

Appellant, Paul J. Shrum, was indicted for, and convicted of (1) the rape of Holly Teal, an adult,- purposely compelling her to submit by force or threat of force, in violation of R.C. 2907.02(A)(1), and (2) the abduction of Holly Teal, knowingly and by force removing her from the place where she was found, in violation of R.C. 2905.02(A)(1). Consecutive sentences were imposed. In his single assignment of error appellant contends that his conviction must be reversed because under R.C. 2901.11, the state of Ohio had no jurisdiction over the rape. We disagree.

The evidence was that Ms. Teal was…