In re the Interest of J.R.

The child, J.R., suffered an adjudication of delinquency and conviction of attempted sexual battery. He appeals. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The alleged victim testified that a day prior to trial that she and her mother received threatening phone calls such as “[Tjestify tomorrow and you die, bitch.” These persons (not the child, J.R.) identified themselves only as “friends” of appellant. Appellant objected to this testimony. There was no showing that the coercive calls were made with the active participation, knowledge, or authorization of the appellant. This evidence constituted…