Parsley v. Commonwealth

MONTGOMERY, Judge.

Gene Parsley received a life sentence in the penitentiary upon his conviction of rape of Vivian Brown. He complains that evidence was admitted erroneously and the prosecutor engaged in improper argument. Other objections are urged but it is unnecessary to discuss them since they may not recur on another trial.

Virginia Rooney, who was engaged to marry appellant, testified for the defense. After the accused had closed his case in chief, she was recalled by the prosecution for further cross-examination as follows:

“Did you have a conversation with Vivian Brown after they claim…