State v. Madigan

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Robinson, J.

Defendant Charles (Hank) Madigan appeals his conviction of three counts of lewd and lascivious behavior with a child. On appeal, defendant argues (1) that the trial court erred in allowing two witnesses to testify to the victim’s character and reputation for truthfulness; (2) that the trial court admitted impermissible hearsay; and (3) that the prosecution’s closing argument was improper. We reverse.

¶2. The testimony at trial reflected the following. The victim, A.R., had been close friends with defendant’s daughter since early childhood. A.R. was somewhat estranged from her…