Wright v. State

ON REHEARING

BOWEN W. SIMMONS, Supernumerary Circuit Judge.

Deputy District Attorney Thomas, prosecuting for the State, commented to the trial court that the facts were repulsive and the alleged victim was eight years old. He asked the court to strongly consider whether or not the courtroom should be cleared. The judge then asked Mr. Fuller, defendant’s attorney, if he had any objections. He replied: “Your Honor, I believe it is within the Court’s discretion, in any case. . After a short discussion about certain witnesses being excused from the rule, the Deputy Solicitor again observed, “. we…