State v. Clark

The State appeals the dismissal of its indecent liberties action against Christopher Clark. We reverse and remand for trial.

Facts

Clark babysat 4-year-old D.M. on one occasion. Subsequently, the child's behavior changed. She began having stomachaches and headaches. Where she had previously been eager to learn, she became withdrawn and apathetic. She began to have nightmares involving crying. She would yell at her mother, Trudy, if she attempted to console her. She lost her desire to play with other children and said she wished she was dead and wanted to kill herself.

On February 17,1986, D.M.…