Christopher P. Girardot v. United States

FISHER, Associate Judge:

Appellant Christopher Girardot argues, for the second time before this court, that he is entitled to a new trial because the trial court excluded expert testimony. We hold that the trial judge did not exercise her discretion erroneously and therefore affirm.

I. Factual Background

During Mr. Girardot’s bench trial in 2006, the government relied upon the testimony of two victims, eight-year-old J.B. and ten-year-old C.N. 1 After hearing the evidence, the trial court found appellant guilty of two counts of misdemeanor sexual abuse, in violation of D.C.Code § 22-3006 (2001).…