People v. Mills

Ernest Mills, alias Melvin R. Welsh, was convicted by a jury of rape, CLS 1961, § 750.520 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.788). He appeals the dehia.1 of a motion for a new trial.

Defendant’s contention that the verdict was against the great weight of the evidence is not supported by the record. Complainant and defendant each testified and each was supported by friendly witnesses. Their stories were in direct conflict as to whether or not complainant consented to the intercourse, and the jury, having seen and heard the witnesses, was entitled to choose which side to believe. People v. Bonowski (1951),…