Fugett v. State

OPINION

KIRSCH, Chief Judge.

Theodore Fugett appeals from his conviction for child molesting 1 as a Class C felony, contending that the trial court erred in excluding evidence that TM. previously falsely accused another person of molesting her.

We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On the evening of October 21, 2002, Fugett went to the home of Mary Log-wood. At the time, Logwood had custody of her eight-year-old niece, TM. Logwood made dinner, and the three watched television. TM., who sat between Logwood and Fugett on the couch, fell asleep, and Log-wood went upstairs to retrieve a scarf to…