State v. Blotske

Kapsner, Justice.

[¶1] Brady Blotske appeals from a criminal judgment entered after a jury found him guilty of gross sexual imposition, felonious restraint, and- terrorizing. Because we conclude the district court erred in denying Blotske’s request for a mistrial, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

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[¶2] On May 11, 2015, Blotske was charged with gross sexual imposition, felonious restraint, and terrorizing. The charges arose from an incident involving his former girlfriend. The case was tried before a jury. Before trial began, the State informed the district court and Blotske of its…