State v. Ritola

Bryant Ritola appeals his juvenile conviction for indecent liberties. We reverse.

At trial, the sole witness was a female counselor employed by the Toutle River Boys Ranch. The trial court's findings of fact parallel her testimony.

Ritola was a resident at Toutle River Boys Ranch, having been placed there by a juvenile court. On November 7, 1989, after dinner, he and the counselor played Nintendo in the gymnasium. No one else was present. When they finished the game, the counselor reached over to turn the TV off. Ritola, who was standing behind her and a little to the right, suddenly grabbed…